National Geographic Alps Book Vintage 1973 Hardcover Travel Photography Book

This vintage National Geographic Alps book gives the buyer both shelf appeal and armchair travel value. It works well as a mountain-themed coffee table book, a gift for a traveler or skier, or a display piece for alpine, lodge, or study decor. 

The large scenic photography and clean blue cloth boards make it an easy book to enjoy visually even when it is not being read.

Book Details

• Item: Vintage illustrated nonfiction travel book
• Title: The Alps
• Author: Prepared by the Special Publications Division, National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Year: 1973
• Edition / Printing: Exact edition not confirmed; copyright page shown states 1973
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Dust Jacket: Yes
• Size / Measurements: Approx. 10 x 7 x 0.75 inches (provided)
• Page Count: 207 pages (supported by the page reference shown on the copyright page and provided info)
• Cover / Jacket Colors: Full-color pictorial jacket; blue cloth boards with white floral emblem; cream jacket back/spine
• Genre / Subject: Travel, geography, mountain photography, European Alps

Notable Features:

Matterhorn scene on front jacket; blue cloth hardcover with white alpine flower motif; numerous color photographs visible; laid-in National Geographic gift order form; National Geographic Society publication

Condition Grade: Good

Positives
• Blue cloth boards present well with bright color and crisp white alpine flower emblem
• Binding appears intact from the photos provided
• Interior pages shown look clean and readable
• Multiple full-color photo pages are bright and display well
• Dust jacket is present
• National Geographic gift order form is still laid in
• No writing seen in the photos provided

Issues / Wear
• Dust jacket has edge wear, rubbing, and creasing
• Noticeable chips and tears at jacket corners and spine ends
• Jacket shows toning and light soil/age marks, especially on the back
• Top edge of jacket has several small tears and bends
• Jacket flaps and edges show handling wear
• Some page edges show light age toning
• Book has light shelf wear visible along the lower edges

Collector’s Notes

A strong pick for buyers who love mountain imagery, vintage National Geographic books, or 1970s travel decor. The blue cloth boards and Matterhorn jacket image give it real shelf presence, and it works nicely as both a reading copy and a display book.

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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.