Everest -- The West Ridge -- large format SIGNED By Hornbein

1966 Second Printing of First Edition. SIGNED (no inscription) by Dr. Hornbein on the title page. This is the same in every way as the 1965 first printing except it has 1966 on the copyright page: same large format, same spectacular large glossy color photographic plates, same covers and same dust jacket. Original grey cloth, gilt lettering spine and front cover, illustrated EPs. The book has some light foxing-like spots on covers, clean, solid binding, old owner gift inscription dated 1970 on the top of the first blank page, no other writing or marks on pages other than Hornbein's signature on the title page, no foxing on pages, no crease marks. The original dust jacket has 2cm deep loss upper rear near spine, small loss at flap fold corners, 1cm loss on front flap fold, 5cm tear lower front, 15mm tear upper front, thin loss in two places along rear flap fold, original printed price still present on front flap corner. This is a folio size book measuring 35cm tall x 26cm, and has 201 pages, 89 glossy color plates. BIG BOOK: EXTRA POSTAGE required for international shipping. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.…