Mountaineering
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1926 Farrer's Last Journey: Upper Burma 1919-20London: 1926A beautifully illustrated first edition of Cox's account of the plant-hunting expedition on which Farrer died.
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1968 2 Vols Farthest NorthNew York : 1968A scarce two volume set detailing the heroic expedition of two men to the North Pole.
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1955 The Sherpa and the SnowmanLondon: 1955The first edition of this travel work to the Himalayas to investigate claims of the abominable snowman, illustrated throughout.
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1903 Round Kangchenjunga: A Narrative of Mountain Travel and ExplorationLondon : 1903A first edition copy of Round Kangchenjunga, an explorative narrative full of photographic illustrations, a panorama and maps.
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1930 The Kangchenjunga AdventureLondon: 1930A first edition, first impression of Frank Smythe's account of climbing Kangchenjunga, illustrated throughout.
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1904 The AlpsLondon: 1904The first impression of this charming volume exploring the Alps, beautifully depicted in colour by A. D. McCormick.
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1922 Mount EverestLondon: 1922The first edition recounting the incredible Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition led by Charles Howard-Bury in 1921.
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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. -
1931 Island of Skye Scottish Mountaineering Club GuideEdinburgh: 1931A bright work issued by the Scottish mountaineering club regarding the Island of Skye.
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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.
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1896 Le Village Suisse a L'Exposition National SuisseGeneve: 1896A scarce, illustrated publication on Swiss Villages, following the National Exhibition in Geneva, 1896.
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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.
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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.