The Ascent of Everest
John Hunt
Sold by Harry Hartog Rare Books Department, Paddington, NSW, Australia
AbeBooks Seller since October 29, 2025
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Harry Hartog Rare Books Department, Paddington, NSW, Australia
AbeBooks Seller since October 29, 2025
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketRare, signed copy of Hunt?s first-hand account of the 1953 British Mount Everest expedition in a fine half Morocco and cloth rebinding.
First edition, signed by author to title page. London: Hodder & Stoughton, (1953). 8vo. Half green Morocco over blue cloth. Pages: xx, 300. 31 photographic plates.
Very good. Binding is square and tight. Leather remains supple, colour fading on spine and edges. Some fading and markings to cloth on front cover. Contents near fine, fresh and bright. Photographic plates still glossy and fine, colours well preserved.
Fine rebinding by Hatchards of Piccadilly. Half green crushed morocco and light blue cloth. Leather margins ruled in gilt. Spine lettered in gilt, 5 raised bands and compartments ruled in gilt. Photographic plates are a mix of colour and black-and-white photos. Nine appendices towards rear.
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