The Ascent of Everest [SIGNED]

John Hunt / Edmund Hillary / [George Lowe]

Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1953

About this Item

Dust jacket: Browning and slight wear to spine. Browning and slight staining to edges of flaps. Slight wear to ends of spine and corners. Unclipped. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. . Overall jacket condition is Very Good. Book: First printing. Blue buckram binding. Light tanning to endpapers. A little foxing to page edges, a few patches to the text. Gift inscription to front free endpaper. Signed by Everest expedition member George Lowe to title page. Lowe was one of the three-man support party who accompanied fellow New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Tenzing to the final camp at 8500m for the final ascent. He was also the first to greet them (with hot soup and oxygen) on their descent after conquering Everest. Lowe went on to marry the daughter of John Hunt, the author of this book. Overall book condition is Very Good Plus. Size: 1235E099 inches (15.5 x 23 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: xx, 300.

Seller Inventory # 1235E126

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ascent of Everest [SIGNED]
• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 1953
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed Copies & Rarities
  • Walking, Climbing & Mountaineering