Higher Than Everest | Memoirs of a Mountaineer [Signed + The High Commission of India Signed Letter]

Ahluwalia, Major H. P. S. [Major Hari Pal Singh Ahluwalia (born 6 November 1936) is an Indian mountaineer. During his career of 45 years, he has made contributions in the fields of adventure, sports, environment, disability and social work. Following his advanced training at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling, he climbed extensively in Sikkim, Nepal and later he climbed Mount Everest on 29 May 1965].

Published by Published by Vikas Publishing House PVT., Ltd., 5 Daryaganj, Ansari Road, Delhi, First Edition . 1973., 1973

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers showing route up Everest. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Author's first book. Contains [viii] 2, 188 printed pages of text with 16 pages of archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, Rs 20. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'H. P. S. Ahluwalia - 26th October 1973'. Separately enclosed letter dated October 1973 SIGNED by P. L. Jalota of The High Commission of India, Aldwych, London, referring to this copy being sent by the author to Richard Snow, Wendover Library, who we purchased the book from. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 706902688 MOUNTAINEERING. Seller Inventory # 96934

Bibliographic Details

Title: Higher Than Everest | Memoirs of a ...

Publisher: Published by Vikas Publishing House PVT., Ltd., 5 Daryaganj, Ansari Road, Delhi, First Edition . 1973.

Publication Date: 1973

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition