New York: The Beechhurst Press, 1953 VG+/VG-. Folio. original blue cloth gilt (head cap a trifle sunned, tape repaired closed tear at foot of last page) in dustwrapper (extremities worn with chipping to head cap, old tape marks on reverse); pp. 96, with 75 full page plates. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. [Neate W134: Photo-album; skier's eye-view of the World's mountains].. First US. Hard Cover. VG+/VG-.

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Bookseller: Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004684
Title: The Call of the Mountains
Author: Wyatt, Colin
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG+
Jacket Condition: VG-
Edition: First US
Publisher: The Beechhurst Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1953
Keywords: Colin Wyatt Call of the Mountains Skiing Ski-Mountaineering

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