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Memoirs of a Mountaineer; Helvellyn to Himalaya and Lhasa: The Holy City Chapman, F. Spencer (Book #ID 107139) Published by The Reprint Society Ltd., London Reprinted Edition 1945. 1945. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original green buckram covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt and maroon leather onlay back, maps to the end papers, maroon dyed upper edges. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 446 pp with 31 pages of monochrome archive photographs. Sun fading to the green of the spine and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Ouray Cooking; Favourite Recipes Compiled by the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team; Recipes Adjusted For Both High and Low Altitudes [Rick Trujillo] (Book #ID 65510) Published by Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, Inc. Colorado First Edition 1978. Colorado 1978. First edition in publisher's original plastic ring bound photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with colour photographs. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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On Top of the World; The First British Woman to Climb Everest [Signed] Stephens, Rebecca (Book #ID 43307) Published by Macmillan a Division of Pan Macmillan Ltd., London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0333615042. Copyright string number 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Contains [xvi] 196 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the half-title page 'To Edwin, Best wishes Rebecca Stephens.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954447603 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mountains and Other Ghosts; Fourteen Short Stories [Signed] Somers, Dermot [Cover Illustration by Nicholas Roerich] (Book #ID 58662) Published by Diadem Books , London 1990. London 1990. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Dermot Somers'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0906371686 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Ecrins Massif | Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) Brailsford, John (Book #ID 97755) Published by Alpine Club, London, First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition in publisher's original colour photographic stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 6'' x 4¼''. Contains (xvi), 209 printed pages of text followed by 52 photo-diagrams and maps. In very near Fine condition in green clear through plastic wallet. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0900523549 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Rappelling Edition II Martin, Tom (Book #ID 51085) Published by Search, Mount Sterling, Kentucky 1988. 1988. Hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, silver rappelling illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0930871030. Contains approximately 250 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Outward Bound Rock Climbing Handbook Barton, Bob (Book #ID 51093) Published by Ward Lock, Wellington House, 125 Strand, London First Paperback Edition 1995. London 1995. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0706373642. Contains 156 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Regards Vers L'Annapurna Maurice Herzog, Marcel Ichac [Préface de Lucien Devies] (Book #ID 62421) Published by B. Arthaud Paris Second Edition 1951. Paris 1951. Publisher's original plain white card wrap covers. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains [xvi] 96 printed pages of colour and monochrome photographs with French text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little foxing to the paper. Separately enclosed is a double page route map of 'Carte-Esquisse des Massifs de L'Annapurna et du Dhaulagiri.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Facing Up; A Remarkable Journey to the Summit of Mount Everest Grylls, Bear (Book #ID 54579) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 2000. London 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 033378070. Contains [xiv] 289 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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My Quest For The Yeti; Confronting the Himalayas' Deepest Mystery Messner, Reinhold (Book #ID 57050) Published by Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 25 Eccleston Place London 2000. London 2000. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 169 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Training For Rock Climbing Bollen, Steve [Fully Endorsed by The British Mountaineering Council] (Book #ID 57394) Published by Pelham Books, Penguin Group, 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic illustrated laminated boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [viii] 102 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0720720346 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Swiss and Their Mountains; The Study of the Influence of Mountains on Man [Signed] Lunn, Sir Arnold (Book #ID 58665) Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., Ruskin House, 40 Museum Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, blue to the upper edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 167 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome copper engraving, woodcut and oil illustrations on glossy paper throughout. Minimal wear to the edges. Fine condition book in Very Good condition colour copper engraving illustrated dust wrapper with chips to the upper spine end, 40 mm tear to the upper front gutter, 50 mm closed tear with related creasing to the lower front fore edge, not price clipped 25s. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'For Pam with all my love on her birthday Arnold. Nov 23. 1964'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Quest For Adventure Bonington, Chris (Book #ID 58821) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1981. London 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 448 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition panoramic photographic dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the edges and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340255994 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Beyond The Limits; The Lessons Learned from a Lifetime's Adventures Fiennes, Ranulph (Book #ID 58833) Published by Little, Brown & Company (UK) Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London First Edition 2000. London 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout, royal blue end papers. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0316854581 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Everest; Kangshung Face Venables, Stephen (Book #ID 85061) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. Contains 236 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lower spine end lightly scuffed. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340423668 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Postscript to Adventure Schuster, The Lord (Book #ID 63847) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cornflower blue paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 214 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic plates and illustrations throughout. A little sun bleaching to the top of the spine and the upper edge where a piece of the wrapper is missing, two 10 mm tears to the top and bottom of the upper gutter, front hinge cracked, light ghosting to the end papers. Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm u-shaped piece missing to top of the upper panel, nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the gutters, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mallory of Everest Green, Dudley [George Herbert Leigh Mallory (18 June 1886 - 8 or 9 June 1924) English mountaineer who took part in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest, in the early 1920s]. (Book #ID 98445) Published by Faust Publishing Co., Roughlee, Burnley, Lancashire First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948558032 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mont Blanc and the Seven Valleys (Les Beaux Pays Series) Roger Frison-Roche and Pierre Tairraz (Book #ID 92187) Published by Nicholas Kaye Ltd., 194-200 Bishopsgate, London First UK Edition 1961. 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original creamy white and deep cobalt blue cloth covers, gilt title and author block lettering to the spine and to the front , top edge dyed purple. Quarto 9'' x 7''. Contains [vi] 267 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs, map of the seven valleys of Mont Blanc inserted into a rear pocket. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 45s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Passie voor een Berg; Bergtochten in De Alpen, Himalaya, Karakoram en Andes Eckhardt, Robert (Book #ID 68798) Published by Uitgeverij Albini B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands 1993. Netherlands 1993. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 144 printed pages of Dutch text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9067140376 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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On Top of the World; The First British Woman to Climb Everest [Signed] [1] Stephens, Rebecca (Book #ID 69123) Published by Macmillan a Division of Pan Macmillan Ltd., London 2003. London 2003. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 197 printed pages of text with colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'Best wishes Rebecca Stephens.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954447603 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Beckoning Silence [1] Simpson, Joe (Book #ID 69128) Published by Jonathan Cape London First Edition 2002. London 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver lettering to the spine colour end paper maps. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 290 printed pages of text. ISBN 0224061801. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near very Fine condition dust wrapper with one tiny nick to the top rear cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224061801 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Beyond The Limits | The Lessons Learned from a Lifetime's Adventures (Signed) Fiennes, Ranulph (Book #ID 112343) Published by Little, Brown & Company (UK) Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London Reprinted Edition 2009. 2009. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 8''. Contains 223 pp with colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the top of the title page 'For dear Joy | With best wishes Ranulph Fiennes | January 2009'. Joyce Fielding Porter, who lived on the Wirral, was a personal friend of the author. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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In High Places Haston, Dougal (Book #ID 71647) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 35 Red Lion Square, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to the upper rear edge, tiny nicks to the spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0304290734 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mountains of Memory Lunn, Arnold (Book #ID 72094) Published by Hollis & Carter Ltd., 25 Ashley Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, gilt and blue title block and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 248 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the turned-in spine ends and corners, foxing to the page edges, ink name to the front paste down and front free end paper. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, shallow rubs to the fore edges and gutters, not price clipped 15s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Challenge; Two Men Alone at 8000m Messner, Reinhold (Book #ID 72506) Published by Kaye & Ward Ltd., 21 New Street, London First Edition 1977. London 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 205 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour photographs throughout. Ex Library copy with label traces and stamp to the title page, marking to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light creases and rubs, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718211596 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Lightweight Expeditions Collister, Rob (Book #ID 89062) Published by The Crowood Press, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1852231394 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Tales of Many Mountains [Signed] Croucher, Norman (Book #ID 74106) Published by Amanda Press 8 Woodville Gardens, Ealing, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 279 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre. Front corners turned-up and in very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'Norman Croucher'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951433709 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Hill-Writings of J. H. Doughty Doughty, J. H. [Collected by H. M. Kelly] (Book #ID 74627) Published under the aegis of The Rucksack Club, Manchester First Edition 1937. 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original fawn cloth covers, brown title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 150 printed pages of text with two monochrome photographs. Age darkened spine, lower corners and spine ends slightly creased and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Quest For Adventure | Remarkable Feats of Exploration and Adventure from 1950 To 2000 Bonington, Chris [Sir Chris Bonington] (Book #ID 112323) Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., Wellington House, 125 Strand, London First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, colour photographic end sheets. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 352 pp with colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Matterhorn Rey, Guido [Edited by R. L. G. Irving] (Book #ID 75559) Published by Basil Blackwell, Oxford First Thus 1946. Oxford 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 7¼''. Contains 278 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1946, light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, chips, creases and paper missing to the top spine end and front lower corner. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mallory of Everest Green, Dudley [George Herbert Leigh Mallory (18 June 1886 - 8 or 9 June 1924) English mountaineer who took part in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest, in the early 1920s]. (Book #ID 98444) Published by Faust Publishing Co., Roughlee, Burnley, Lancashire First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0948558032 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Everest from the Air Upreti, Captain Bed (Book #ID 76008) Published by Lt Col KB Thapa (Retd) and Ghatal & Matu Publications, Kathmandu Second Edition October 2006 [First Edition February 2003]. Kathmandu 2006. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour photograph covered boards. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 111 printed pages of text with beautiful colour photographs throughout. Ink message to the verso of the front free end paper. Fine clean condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9993354228 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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Mountain medicine and physiology: Proceedings of a symposium held by the Alpine Club at the National Mountaineering Centre, Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, North Wales, 26th - 28th February 1975 Clarke, Charles, Michael Ward and Edward Williams [Edited by] Alpine Club (London, England) (Book #ID 86057) Published by Alpine Club, 74 South Audley Street, London First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers which have been laminated around the book. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 143 printed pages of text [including index] with monochrome frontispiece photograph. A collection of papers by various authors arranged in sections: Cold; Endocrine; Nutrition; Hypoxia; Fitness and fatigue; Medical notes. Home made bookplate inside from Clive Douglas Wenham, foxing to the page edges and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 900523174 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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The Everest Years; A Climber's Life [Signed] Bonington, Chris [born 6 August 1934, Hampstead, London] is a British mountaineer. (Book #ID 77361) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1986. London 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Chris Bonington'. His career has included nineteen expeditions to the Himalayas, including four to Mount Everest and the first ascent of the south face of Annapurna. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340366907 Click here to select books from the MOUNTAINEERING Category |
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