The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857.  For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration. 

With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more! 

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JD Hooker Illustration Greeting Cards

The Alpine Club are pleased to present a selection of greeting cards featuring illustrations by 19th century British botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker. All of the illustrations are taken from Hooker's 1855 book 'Illustrations of Himalayan Plants'. The cards are available in variety packs of 10, featuring 5 cards each of two of the designs. 

 


Blue Himalayan Poppy

Magnolia

 


Lipstick Plant

Nepal Poppy

 The inside of the cards are left blank for your message, making them appropriate for a wide variety of occasions.

They are available in two variety packs. The first includes 5 cards each of the Lipstick Plant and the Nepal Poppy, while the second includes 5 cards each of the Blue Himalayan Poppy and the Magnolia.

Each pack costs £7.50 + UK P&P of £2 for 1-2 packs and £3 for 3 packs (or each multiple of 3). For international shipping, please contact the Alpine Club Office.

The cards can be purchased using the PayPal checkout below or by cheque made payable to 'Alpine Club' and sent for the attention of The Alpine Club Office Manager, 55 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3QF.  

 

Illustrations