John Hunt – The Ascent of Everest – First UK Edition 1953

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John Hunt – The Ascent of Everest – First UK Edition 1953

£135.00

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£135.00

First edition, first printing. Published by Hodder & Stoughton in London, 1953. This is a very good (or better) copy. The dust wrapper has some slight chipping to the top and tail of the spine and some slight toning. It has not been price clipped, and shows the original 25/- net price. The boards are free from notable chips and marks and the text blocks are slightly foxed. This copy is free from previous owners. Featuring Boris Johnson’s legendary frozen foot article, with two other supplementary pieces relevant to Everest. This is a very good (or better) copy.
Hunt’s account of the Ascent of Everest.


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First edition, first printing. Published by Hodder & Stoughton in London, 1953. This is a very good (or better) copy. The dust wrapper has some slight chipping to the top and tail of the spine and some slight toning. It has not been price clipped, and shows the original 25/- net price. The boards are free from notable chips and marks and the text blocks are slightly foxed. This copy is free from previous owners. Featuring Boris Johnson’s legendary frozen foot article, with two other supplementary pieces relevant to Everest. This is a very good (or better) copy.
Hunt’s account of the Ascent of Everest.