The Ascent of Everest (Signed First Edition) - Hillary, Messner, Tabei, Bonington (1953)

John Hunt

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1953

About this Item

A true 1953 first edition, first printing of the official account of the British Mount Everest Expedition. This unique "Evolution of Everest" association copy bridges four decades of mountaineering history. It features the signatures of four of the most significant figures in the mountain's legacy, collected on the half-title page:

(1) Sir Edmund Hillary: First Confirmed Ascent (1953).
(2) Junko Tabei: First Woman to Summit (May 1975).
(3) Sir Chris Bonington: Leader of the first ascent of the Southwest Face (Sept 1975).
(4) Reinhold Messner: First Solo and First Oxygen-less Ascent (1978/1980).

Book Condition: Very Good. Original blue cloth with bright silver/gilt spine lettering. Corners sharp. Interior is exceptionally clean; text block is tight. A neat previous owner's name ("W. Hildreth") is inscribed in pencil at the top of the front endpaper.

Jacket Condition: Good+. Original W. Heaton Cooper illustrated dust jacket. Shows age-consistent wear, including chipping at the spine ends and some mild tanning to the rear panel. Now protected in a removable archival Mylar sleeve.

Bibliographic Reference: Neate 393. Includes all 8 color plates and 48 monochrome plates.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1776564588297

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ascent of Everest (Signed First Edition) - Hillary, Messner, Tabei, Bonington (1953)
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 1953
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: W. Heaton Cooper
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 3 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)