In 8° (227x165 mm). 207 pages with 20 beautiful colour illustrations of the most famous areas of the Dolomites taken from original watercolours by E. H. Compton, preserved on tissue paper with the location printed on them; the images include: 2 views of Cortina, Lake Misurina, Monte Cristallo, Lake Braies, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, the Cadini, the 5 Torri, Colfosco, Sella and Pordoi, Civetta and Alleghe, Sassolungo, Cimon de la Pala, San Martino di Castrozza, Catinaccio, Lake Carezza, Sciliar, King Laurin taken from Sciliar, Vaiolet, Marmolada, and finally a folded map of the Dolomite area. Original binding in blue decorated cardboard with a Dolomite landscape overprinted on the cover and spine, with Art Nouveau friezes and titles in gold. First edition. Excellent copy with minimal marginal blooming on the inside.