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Waukegan, IL Contemporary Books: Great Lakes Living Press, 1978. Hardcover First Edition (1978), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Published simultaneously in Canada by Beaverbooks. First Edition (1978), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a couple of tiny coffee-like stains at the fore-edge, which also shows the faintest thumbing; the rear free endpaper shows some mild rippling, due perhaps to exposure to moisture (only this one page is affected); the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor flaws. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with a… Read More

None Provided: Supertopo. Very Good+. 2006. First Edition. Paperback. Near Fine in Wraps: shows very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; the binding leans ever so slightly while remaining secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and a minor, unobtrusive flaw. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (9 x 6x 0.65 inches) . 192 pages. Illustrated with numerous color plates and tri-tone route maps. Language: English. Weight: 19.5 ounces. Trade Paperback. Whether looking to climb Denali's West Buttress or scale a wall in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska Climbing is the book to take you there. Author Joseph Puryear brings 15 years of Alaska Range climbing and his… Read More

New York, NY McGraw-Hill , 1971. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremities, but a little heavier at the heel of the backstrip, which actually shows slightly loss due to rubbing wear; faint thumbing and soiling to the ourside edges; the binding remains square and secure; the text clean. DJ shows only modest wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing; faint soiling to the white background field at the lower rear face; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a little reading and shelving wear and with a clean text in a lightly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 334pp. Fold-out Map of the Ascent course at the rear free endpaper. Hardback with DJ. In 1970, Chris Bonington and his now-legendary team of mountaineers were the first climbers to tackle a big… Read More

Indianapolis, IN Wilderness Medical Society, 1998. Paperback First Edition [1998], unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: faint crease across the front panel and the first few endpapers; a quarter-size stain at the top edge (doesn't penetrate into the text pages at all); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 379 pages. First Edition [1998], unstated. Paperback.

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2015. Paperback Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches), 445 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 26.5 ounces. Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2013. Paperback Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 1.15 inches), 607 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 35 ounces. Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Moab, UT: Aspen Climbing Guides. Near Fine. 2010. 1st Edition Unstated.. Paperback. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing minimal imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.35 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches) . Illustrated with duotone photographs and diagrams. Language: English. Weight: 4 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. The best of central Colorado rock climbing rock areas get a thorough and meticulous treatment here. Essential for the serious Rock climbing enthusiast who… Read More

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Personal Library Publishers, 1980. Hardcover First Edition [1980], unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: mild rubbing to the panels. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 7.15 x 0.9 inches). 272 pages. Decorated Endpapers. Embossed designs at front face with Gilt titles at backstrip. Weight: 1 pound, 10.5 ounces. First Edition [1980], unstated. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 2001. Paperback First Edition (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Paperback Original. First Edition (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Paperback Original. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the barest hint of rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.6 x 0.35 inches). ix, 118 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs in color. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

London, UK Lutterworth Press, 1949. Hardcover First Edition [1949], so stated. First Edition [1949], so stated. Very Good+: shows just a touch of wear to the extremities, with a bit of crimping and faint buckle to the head of the backstrip; a tiny white spot at the lower front hinge, possibly paint or perhaps rubbing. The binding does not lean and is perfectly secure, but is slightly cocked; the text is clean. Not without flaw, but remains a lovely little copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 200 pages. Frontispiece plate and title vignette of a wading bird and a clump of reeds in a small pool Two figures; Fifteen chapter head vignettes and nine full-page drawings, all by the author, who wrote under a different pseudonym than his usual 'BB' for this uncommon title and attributed the illustrations to one "D.J. Watkins-Pitchford". Original powder-blue cloth-covered boards with silver titles at the backstrip and with a repeat of… Read More

Evergreen, CO: Westwater Books. Fine. 1991. Second Edition. Waterproof Self-Wraps. Second Edition (1991) , Revised & Enlarged. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches). Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs and tri-tone maps and elevations, etc. Language: English. Weight : 4.6 ounces. Waterproof Paperback. I just took the 1969 edition of this very handy book with me on an 8-day motorized trip down the canyon. Another rafter had this 1991 version, which had… Read More

Foster City, CA IDG Books Worldwide, 1999. Paperback First Edition (1999) not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with IDG Books Worldwide's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1999) not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with IDG Books Worldwide's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.… Read More

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books, 1997. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. Flat SIGNED BY AUTHOR at the half-title page. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: there is a very superficial scuff at the bottom edge near the corner tip and the upper rear corner has been extremely mildly bumped; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 190pp. Foreward by Royal Robbins. Profusely illustrated with brilliant Photography by Galen Rowell, Bill Hatcher, and Beth Wald. Hardback with DJ. Big Walls offers a unique view into a world of extraordinary high adventure, in which fiercely driven climbers scale the highest and most beautiful rock faces on the planet. In this book, renowned climber Paul Piana vividly recounts his and longtime climbing partner Todd Skinner's… Read More

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2001. Paperback First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Could easily pass for 'New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). 251 pages. Weight: 17.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. Black Canyon's routes and rich climbing history will be revealed to active climbers and armchair mountaineers. Describes the area's many routes. Brings alive the flavor, history and character of this primordial canyon. Over twenty essays & numerous photographs from pioneering climbers' insights and passionate reflections.

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2001. Paperback First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows very faint soiling at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT an Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). 251 pages. Weight: 17.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. Black Canyon's routes and rich climbing history will be revealed to active climbers and armchair mountaineers. Describes the areas many routes. Brings alive the flavor, history and character of this primordial canyon. Over twenty essays & numerous photographs from pioneering climbers' insights and passionate reflections. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1976. Hardcover First Edition USA [1976], so stated. First Edition USA [1976], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows a very faint patch of blanching to the cream-toned cloth over boards at the upper corner of the front panel, probably due to exposure to moisture; just a tick of wear to the lower corner of same; the text block is somewhat cocked within square boards; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a coffee stain - or perhaps some other sort fo dampstain - at top edge of the front panel; mild overall rubbing; else flawless; the price is… Read More

Boulder, CO Mark Rolofson: Free West Rock Guides, 1999. Paperback Fourth Edition [1999]. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. Squarish 8vo. 65 pages. Fourth Edition [1999]. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books, 1971. Paperback First Sierra Club Edition (1971); Fifth Printing. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows very faint foxing to the outside edges; a faint stress crease to the backstrip; the mildest rubbing to the panels; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. The publisher's rounded corners and crisp and unrubbed. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 16mo.(6.25 x 4.5 x 0.8 inches). ii, 305 pages. Illustrated with a sixteen-page section of photographs of the climbing routes in black & white. Language:… Read More

Seattle, WA The Mountaineers Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition [2003], so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers. First Edition [2003], so stated. Fine in Wraps: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There appears to have been an inscription written in pencil at the title page, which has been pretty effectively ereased. Else, free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6.9 x 0.55 inches). 221 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 0.3 ounces. Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers.

Englewood, CO: Westcliffe Publishers. Near Fine. 2001. Second Edition (2001), Revised & Enlarged. Paperback. Very Near Fine in Wraps: binding leans very slightly; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears Unread. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches) . 248 pages. Profusely illustrated with Color Photography by John Fielder. Tri-tone Maps. Trade Paperback. Forty-Eight favorite hikes and photo tips from renowned Colorado photographer John Fielder. Language: English. Weight: 16 ounces.… Read More