Cordillère Blanche: Expédition franco-belge à la Cordillère des Andes (1951)
Author(s):
Kogan, Georges & Nicole Leininger
Copyright: 1952, Arthaud, Paris
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.161 + ads, 17 bw photos, 5 maps, wraps w/ dj
Condition: dj chipped, vg-, wraps fine
Kogan was a highly respected mountaineer with numerous ascents. This 1951 Franco-Belgian expedition made the first ascent of Pisco and attempted Alpamayo, 'most beautiful mountain in the world', and Huascaran. This is the original French edition of 'The Ascent of Alpamayo'. From the collection of American mountaineer Richard Irvin with his signature. Neate K40.