London: B. T. Batsford, 1955 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Octavo. 8vo. xv (i), 239 (1) pp, + 30 pages and 65 illus. First Edition, 1955 [Neate #403]. Not Price Clipped. Inked name front pastedown. A few small closed tears with some scuffed edges. Only the faintest wear to fore-edge corner tips, else, Pristine, no wear. No markings, binding tight and clean text. 6.25" x 9". Red cloth with black lettering to spine. Illustrated dj in acetate protector. "The author traces the history of advances in British mountain climbing circles during the two centuries that led up to conquering the summit of Everest in 1953. From the first journeys into the Alps, the discovery of Chamonix and the ascents of Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau, Eiger, Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn until Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay finally reached the summit of Everest on 29 May 1953 during the expedition led by Brigadier John Hunt.".

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006257
Title: A History of British Mountaineering
Author: Irving, R. L. G
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good +
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: B. T. Batsford
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1955
Keywords: BRITISH HISTORY MOUNTAINEERING SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL OF PIONEERING MOVEMENT
Bookseller catalogs: BRITISH HISTORY;
Size: Octavo

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