Runner Of The Mountain Tops: The Life Of Louis Agassiz. Written by Mabel L. Illustrated by Lynd Ward. Published by Random House. First Edition, First Printing. Near Fine overall condition. Publisher’s copy – Ex Libris Macmillans In Canada bookplate to front pastedown + gift insert requesting two reviews from recipient. Gifted to Basil Dean (signed & dated to front flyleaf) – Hollywood Film Producer/Director and creator of Ealing Studios. Dust jacket a little grubby, worn to extremities, and a few minor ink marks to reverse – all corners clipped (presumably by the publisher). Plain cloth boards & spine in nice condition – minor sunning to head. Sprayed top page edges. Illustrated on each new chapter page. 8 bright & clean full page colour plates to the rear. Pages a little browned, but still straight and neat. Hinges & text-block secure. This is a great book with fantastic provenance. It would make a lovely addition to any private library or film/movie memorabilia collection.