Blank on the Map by Eric Shipton (50 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Blank on the Map: Pioneering Exploration in the Shaksgam Valley and Karakoram Mountains. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: New. 'As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination - Across this blank space was written one challenging word, "Unexplored"' In 1937 two of the twentieth century's greatest explorers set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and mapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was their greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future mountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman, exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the Map is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure.With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the expedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable gorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There's a very human element to Shipton's dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some of whom were helpful, while some were less so. The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern civilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all supplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the men finally return home. A mountain exploration classic.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination - Across this blank space was written one challenging word, "Unexplored"' In 1937 two of the twentieth century's greatest explorers set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and mapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was their greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future mountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman, exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the Map is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure.With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the expedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable gorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There's a very human element to Shipton's dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some of whom were helpful, while some were less so. The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern civilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all supplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the men finally return home. A mountain exploration classic.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

hardcover. Condition: very good(+). Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 800 pages. Thick 8vo, maroon cloth, d.w. (lightly edgeworn, particularly at head/tail). London: Baton Wicks, (1999). Very good(+) in a very good dust wrapper. Introduction by Jim Perrin.

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Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1300grams, ISBN:0906371562.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. Illustrated with many black/white photographs and maps. A fine copy in fine dustjacket. ; 235 x 160mm; 880 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination - Across this blank space was written one challenging word, "Unexplored"' In 1937 two of the twentieth century's greatest explorers set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and mapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was their greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future mountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman, exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the Map is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure.With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the expedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable gorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There's a very human element to Shipton's dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some of whom were helpful, while some were less so. The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern civilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all supplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the men finally return home. A mountain exploration classic.

Hard Cover. Condition: F. Dust Jacket Condition: F. First Thus. F/F. 8vo. original burgundy boards gilt in dustwrapper priced £18.99; pp. 800, with 21 illustrations, text figures & maps. Heavy item (1.6 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy. [Neate S64].

Hard Cover. Condition: F-. Dust Jacket Condition: F-. First Edition. F-/F-. 8vo. original burgundy boards gilt (a trifle rubbed & marked) in dustwrapper (a trifle rubbed & sunned); pp. 800, with 21 illustrations, text figures & maps. Heavy item (1.6 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A near fine copy. [Neate S64].

Condition: New. In 1937 two of the twentieth century s greatest explorers, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman, set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. For Shipton and Tilman exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bon.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 800 pages. Illustrated with b/w pictures. A firm straight unmarked book. Dust jacket almost as good as new.

Second printing (of this 1985 edition). Hardcover. Top edge slightly foxed, o/w fine in like dustjacket (sterling price intact). Illustrated with b/w photographs and maps. This heavy book will cost more to send overseas, than any default postage rate noted.

Paperback. Condition: New. 'As I studied the maps, one thing about them captured my imagination - Across this blank space was written one challenging word, "Unexplored"' In 1937 two of the twentieth century's greatest explorers set off to explore an unknown area of the Himalaya, the breath-taking Shaksgam mountains. With a team of surveyors and Sherpas, Eric Shipton and H.W. Tilman located and mapped the land around K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It was their greatest venture, and one that paved the way for all future mountaineering in that area of the Himalaya. For Shipton and Tilman, exploration was everything, with a summit a welcome bonus, and Blank on the Map is the book that best captures their spirit of adventure.With an observant eye and keen sense of humour, Shipton tells how the expedition entered the unknown Shaksgam mountains, crossing impenetrable gorges, huge rivers and endless snow fields. There's a very human element to Shipton's dealings with his Sherpa friends, and with his Balti porters, some of whom were helpful, while some were less so. The expedition uncovers traces of ancient cultures and visits vibrant modern civilisations living during the last days of the British Empire. Only when all supplies are exhausted, their clothes in tatters and all equipment lost do the men finally return home. A mountain exploration classic.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

1st ed. thus hardback with dust jacket As New octavo 800pp., b/w pls., maps, appends.,

Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. Dust Jacket Condition: Sehr gut. 1. Auflage. Pappband mit Rückengoldprägung und Schutzumschlag.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Ex lending library. Publishers cloth. No dustwrapper. Complete with illustrations and maps as called for. Library label removed from front board and spine. Three date stamps to front endpaper. Some wear and rubbing to boards. Binding firm and intact. No inscriptions. PBFA Member. We welcome direct contact with our customers. Contact Neil Ewart Rare Books if you require any further information or images.

Bip Pares (illustrator). Shipton's scarcest and most important work, with intact dust jacket. First edition. London: Hodder & Stoughton, (1938). 8vo. Original black publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: [ii], frontispiece, xv, [iv], 299. Folding map at rear. 52 B/W photos. Original unclipped dust jacket. Bound in original black publisher's cloth. Titling in red to cover and spine. Very good in good dust jacket. Dust jacket unclipped, chipped at spine edges and upper front cover. Markings to front and rear faces of jacket. Mild rubbing to edges and corners of cover boards. Contents near fine, some minor marking here and there. Plates preserved, bright and detailed. Folding map has some markings and a very minor tear at gutter joint, otherwise in fantastic condition. Overall, a very nice copy of a rare work considered to be foundational to modern mountaineering literature. In this volume Shipton details his exploration of the Karakoram's Shaksgam and the Northern area of K2 in 1937. This five-month expedition mapped a large area of previously unmapped country containing many of the world's most spectacular mountains. The book describes an expedition which explored and mapped a section of the Karakoram Range, north of Kashmir, called the Shaksgam area, or the 'Blank on the map'. The expedition was led by Shipton and included the famous mountaineer H.W. Tilman who became a regular climbing companion of Shipton and also two scientists M.A. Spender and J.B. Auden. The journey lasted five months and they managed to map 1,800 square miles. Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.