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Mountaineering
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1872 The Mountain. From the French of Michelet. By the Translator of "The Bird"London: 1872A first edition of the English translation of this natural history work by Jules Michelet, with illustrations by Percival Skelton. -
1978 Field Guide to the Birds of the Eastern HimalayasDelhi: 1978A very smart copy of this ornithological work focusing on the Eastern Himalayas, written by the "Birdman of India" Salim Ali, with beautifully drawn colour plates throughout. -
1873 Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented ValleysLeipzig: 1873The very scarce first Tauchnitz edition of Amelia Edwards's travelogue, in a smart half calf binding. -
1897 The Valley of Zermatt and the MatterhornLondon: 1897The scarce first edition of Edward Whymper's guide to Zermatt and the Matterhorn, profusely illustrated and with folding maps of the region. -
1885 An Ascent of Parnassus by Way of MendaciaLondon: 1885The first edition of this very scarce autobiographical work on the author's expedition to mount Parnassus. -
1911 Through the Alps to the ApenninesLondon: 1911The first edition of this beautifully illustrated account of a motor tour through the Alps to the Apennines, written by P. G. Konody . -
1927 On High Hills: Memories of The AlpsLondon: 1927The second edition of Young's popular account of his climbs in the Alps, with illustrations throughout. -
1912 Gates of the DolomitesLondon: 1912A review copy of this fascinating work on the Dolomites, previously owned by the Rev. Henry William Gordon Kenrick. -
1934 Mountain CraftLondon: 1934An early edition of this comprehensive guide to mountaineering around the world, with illustrations throughout. -
1894 Round About SnowdonLondon: 1894The first edition of this work showcasing T. Huson's stunning artwork depicting Mount Snowdon. -
1954 The Ascent of EverestLondon : 1954The fourth impression of this illustrated account of the 1953 British expedition to Mount Everest by their leader John Hunt, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1946 Assorted Volumes of Mountaineering ExpeditionsLondon: 1946-87An assorted group of twelve works concerned with mountaineering expeditions, each enclosed in the original dust wrapper. -
1937 Himalayan Campaign. The German Attack on KangchenjungaOxford: 1937The first English language edition of Paul Bauer's account of his second expedition to Kangchenjunga, illustrated throughout. -
1936 Everest: The ChallengeLondon: 1936A smart copy of the second edition of Younghusband's account of the 1936 expedition to Mount Everest, illustrated throughout. -
1933 First Over Everest: The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933London: 1933A second impression of this exciting account of the Houston-Mount Everest Expedition in 1933, with illustrations. -
1904 Les Alpes: Études Et SouvenirsParis: 1904A smart ninth edition copy of Talbert's studies and memories of the Alps, written in French. -
1968 2 Vols Farthest NorthNew York : 1968A scarce two volume set detailing the heroic expedition of two men to the North Pole. -
1930 The Kangchenjunga AdventureLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Frank Smythe's account of climbing Kangchenjunga, illustrated throughout. -
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1953 The Ascent of EverestLondon: 1953A signed, first edition of this account of the successful British expedition to Mount Everest in 1953. -
1961 The Ascent Of DhaulagiriOxford: 1961The first English translation of Max Eiselin's account of Dhaulagiri. Eiselin was the organizer of the first ascent of the mountain. -
1896 Le Village Suisse a L'Exposition National SuisseGeneve: 1896A scarce, illustrated publication on Swiss Villages, following the National Exhibition in Geneva, 1896. -
1874 The Bavarian Highlands and the SalzkammergutLondon: 1874A very bright, beautifully illustrated account of the Bavarian Highlands and the Salzkammergut. -
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1915 Inaka or Reminiscences of Rokkosan and Other RocksKobe: 1915-1924A very scarce collection of recollections regarding the mountains of Rokko-san. Compiled by 'The Bell Goat', a member of the Japan Alpine Club. -
1901 Farther North Than Nansen Voyage of Polar Star Duke of Abruzzi First EdLondon : 1901A scarce first edition of this work on Polar exploration. -
1891 EAST AFRICAN Glaciers KILIMANJARO Meyer First EdLondon: 1891The first English edition of this incredibly eminent work of mountaineering from the first recorded European to ascend the summit of Kilimanjaro. A lovely bright copy, with all maps present.