EVEREST 1933
by Hugh Ruttledge,
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
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About This Item
EVEREST 1933 - Hugh Ruttledge, Inscribed by the author "Claude..from Hugh in memory of many climbs - May 1934" (Claude Butlin, Commander Royal Navy) Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1934. Hardcover, VG+. First U.K. Edition. 390 pp, 3 large fold-out maps, 1 other map, 3 diagrams, frontispiece with tissue-guard and 59 monochrome photographs. British expedition led by Ruttledge on north side of Everest reached over 28,000 ft. which was highest point achieved at the time. A classic account of this early Mount Everest mountaineering expedition from Tibet, with a team including Eric Shipton. Scarce original dustjacket in near perfect condition, almost no foxing, spine v slightly mottled spine relaid professionally, overall clean and tight inside,new endpapers, overall. VG
THIS item is heavy and may require extra postage when sent internationally outside New Zealand. THE IMAGE SHOWN ON BIBLIO IS THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING PURCHASED.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Barking Mad Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BMB#156
- Title
- EVEREST 1933
- Author
- Hugh Ruttledge,
- Format/Binding
- Binding repaired/ original relaid - new endpapers
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition - Inscribed by author
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1934
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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With 32 seasons in Antarctica and 26 Himalayan expeditions behind him, Colin Monteath also maintains a large polar / mountain / exploration reference library. Researchers, authors, publishers are welcome to use this service...see also hi-resolution image galleries on www.colinmonteath.nz
The cover photo you see on Biblio is the actual book you are purchasing, NOT a generic image. If you are not happy with the book you receive because the description has been faulty then I will honour a full refund.
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