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SIGNED Americans on Everest
By James Ramsey Ullman True first edition of the official story of the first ascent by Americans of Mt. Everest in 1963. The story is the stuff of legends: American Jim Whittaker and Sherpa Nawang Gombu climbed the south ridge. But instead of packing up and heading home, the team crafted a bold plan to ascend the untried West Ridge to the summit. Two climbers, Willi Unsoeld and Tom Hornbein made the climb and were met at the summit by Barry Bishop and Lute Jerstad. The four men were forced to spend a tough night near 28,000 feet- the highest bivouac ever at the time. The book has dozens of photographs from the expedition, and includes the original dust jacket. Condition- the book is near fine, the dj has small chips at the top and bottom of the spine. It is the true first edition (no the small circular imprint on the lower inside portion of the rear board). The book is signed by Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mt. Everest.

Beautiful copy of the first edition of this important work. This book makes an outstanding read, with the narrative accompanied by color photographs that help show the complexities of the route and the effort required to reach the top of the world;'s second highest peak.

The 1978 expedition was the first American ascent of the peak long considered tyo be America's peak in the Himalaya. The writing ios excellent.

The book is fine or better, one owner. the dust jacet is unusually nice for a jacket that almost ALWAYS show heavy wear and damage. One small closed tear, very minimal wear.

THE LAST STEP with 20 signatures of K2 climbersThe epic story of the successful American ascent of the world's second highest peak in 1978. The book is filled with remarkable and beautiful color photographs of the climb-- a great read. This is the first edition of the book, and is signed by all of the famous K2 climbers: ALL SEVEN of the members of the 1953 American K2 expedition: Houston, Bates, Streather, Molenaar, Schoening, Bell and Craig. Plus all four summitters from 1978, Roskelley, Wickwire, Reichardt, and Ridgeway. A wonderful; collectors copy.

SIGNED Galen Rowell HIGH AND WILDFirst edition: One of the most beautiful books produced on mountaineering. The book is filled with the beautiful photos from this legendary photographer. Sections include climbing in Yosemite, Denali, The Yukon and in Canada. The book is on fine condition with a near fine dust jacket.The books is inscribed and signed by Rowell.