Annapurna
Author(s):
Herzog, Maurice
Copyright: 1995, Adventure Library, NY
Specifications: ltd signed ed, 8vo, pp.xviii, 263, photo frontis, 24 bw photos, sketch, 7 maps, map eps, grey/pictorial cloth
Condition: signed, issued w/o dj, cloth new
A classic, the first ascent of an 8000-metre peak. Herzog led the successful 1950 French expedition which placed two on the summit but suffered severe frostbite. This is a very nicely done special limited edition signed on the limitation page.
Winner 2010 National Outdoor Book Award in the Classic category.
Neate H74, Yak H176.