Isbn: 9780246110565 - Extreme Alpine Rock (3 results)

Condition: very good. Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block.

Hard Cover. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. First English. VG-/VG-. 4to. original blue cloth (tail edge rubbed with slight wear at corners, else clean & unmarked) in dustwrapper (extremities worn); pp. [x], 202, with numerous illustrations & endpaper maps. Heavy item (1.8 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. [Neate P24]. The first English edition, based on the second German edition of 1977.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Second Revised Edition. Since it was first published in German as "Im Extremen Fels" in 1977, this book has become the "bible" of extreme rock-climbing in the Alps. This Second Revised Edition from 1979, with a few minor revisions, retains the original text (translated by Hugh Merrick) & the stunning black-and-white photographs of Jurgen Winkler. in 202 pages with map endpapers. Each site is thoroughly described & information provided on its bases, starting point for the climb, descent route, available guides & maps, & small sketch showing key points along the route; each also has a full-page photo. With light blue cloth-covered boards, this quarto is in VG+ condition: internally perfect, but marred by rubbing & color loss to extremities & some spots on both covers. Pages white & completely unmarked, binding strong & straight. The unclipped DJ is also VG+, with mild chipping & rubbing; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Winkler, Jürgen (illustrator). …