London: Oxford University Press, 1925 Book. Very Good - Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Octavo. 8vo. (10), 192 (4) pp, illus. First Edition,1925. Inked name front pastedown. Lightly age-toned bottom and fore- text block, else, no wear. No markings, tight binding, clean, white and bright. 6" x 9". Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine, and green top text block. "The author failed to complete his degree, but founded the Oxford University Mountaineering Club, and the Alpine Ski Club [Neate 471].".

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006250
Title: The Mountains of Youth.
Author: Lunn, Arnold
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good - Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1925
Keywords: BIOGRAPHY EUROPE MOUNTAINEERING SKING AND CLIMBS
Bookseller catalogs: BIOGRAPHY;
Size: Octavo

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