From Top of the World Books, LLC, Hinesburg, VT, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 15 March 2013
About this Item
1894 Unwin, London, 1st, thick 8vo, pp.xxviii, 709, frontis w/ tissue guard, 296 bw illus, fldg map, teg, uncut, gilt-lettered spine, black lettered & illus yellow cloth; signed Richard Irvin, cloth rubbed, chipped top/bottom spine, spine edge cracked, front hinge starting, map w/ orig folds & 1" edge tear, tight, good+. ----- This first major climbing expedition to the Himalaya, 1892, was the prototype for most subsequent major expeditions. In addition to exploring the Hispar, Biafo and Baltoro areas, a first ascent of Pioneer Peak (22,600') was made, the highest point climbed at the time. A classic of Himalayan literature. This is the single volume narrative without the separately issued volume of scientific reports. From the collection of American mountaineer Richard Irvin with his signature. Cox 43, Neate C103, Yak C143. Seller Inventory # 9599
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Title: Climbing and Exploration in the ...
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: signed by author
Book Type: Book
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