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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. "Annapurna: First Conquest of an 8000-Meter Peak (26,493 Feet)" by Maurice Herzog chronicles the historic French Himalayan Expedition's conquest of Annapurna in June 1950, marking the first successful ascent of an 8000-meter peak. This hardcover Book Club Edition, published in 1952 by E. P. Dutton, features blue boards adorned with a dark blue sketch illustration of Annapurna on the front cover, adding to its historical charm.While this edition is in Fair condition without a dust jacket, it still holds the allure of a monumental mountaineering achievement. The covers exhibit moderate to heavy wear, with corners showing signs of exposure and indentation to the spine ends. Additionally, bumped corners and light soiling on the boards contribute to its vintage character. Despite these imperfections, the binding remains square and tight, ensuring the book's structural integrity.Inside, the interior pages are clean and unmarked, preserving the narrative of Herzog's extraordinary expedition. Although light abrasion is present on the half-title page, it does not detract from the readability of the text.Your copy will be carefully packaged for shipment, ensuring protection from the elements. A complimentary USPS electronic tracking number will be provided, offering peace of mind as your book embarks on its journey to you. Should you require further information or additional pictures, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover Book Club Edition published in 1952 by E. P. Dutton with blue boards contrasted by a dark blue sketch illustration of Annapurna on the front cover. Included is a beautifully illustrated dust jacket, which also has a detailed sketch map of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massifs hidden on the inside (reverse side) of the jacket. The book is in Good+ condition with a G+ jacket. The covers show rubbing to the corners, indented spine ends and a bumped upper corner (rear cover); otherwise, the covers are in good shape. The binding is square and tight. An organization stamp measuring about 3/4" x 2" has been neatly marked out near the bottom right corner of the illustrated front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Jackets shows some edge wear, small nicks and a small tear, but is in overall good shape. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. "Herzog was a French alpinist most famously associated with the conquest of Annapurna in June 1950. This was the first 8000 metre peak to be climbed, a feat made more remarkable by the climbers' decision not to use supplemental oxygen during the climb. Although the climb was successful the descent became a two-week epic, from which Herzog narrowly escaped with his life.".