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Isserman, Maurice & Stewart Weaver Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes
2008 US 1st, 8vo, pp.xii, 579, photo frontis, 64 bw photos, 12 drawings, 7 bw maps, blue cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #25089 $39.95 $12.95
The first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in fifty years. The authors offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since the 1890s. They discuss the effects of political and social change on the world of mountaineering, and offer a penetrating analysis of a cu[read more]
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Isserman, Maurice & Stewart Weaver Fallen Giants: A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes
2008 US 3rd, 8vo, pp.xii, 579, photo frontis, 64 bw photos, 12 drawings, 7 bw maps, blue cloth; dj lightly rubbed, unclipped, fine, cloth tight, fine #25851 $39.95 $10.95
The first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in fifty years. The authors offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since the 1890s. They discuss the effects of political and social change on the world of mountaineering, and offer a penetrating analysis of a cu[read more]
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Izzard, Ralph An Innocent on Everest
1954 Dutton NY 1st, 8vo, pp.319, blue spotted cloth; cloth worn, hinges cracked, blindstamp on title page, good #12326 $5.00 $4.25
Izzard was correspondent for the Daily Mail on the successful 1953 British expedition on which Hillary and Tenzing made the first ascent.
Neate I22, SB I08, Yak I34.
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Jackson, Monica & Elizabeth Stark Tents in the Clouds: The First Women's Himalayan Expedition
2000 US rep, 8vo, pp.258, 28 bw photos, 5 maps, wraps; new. #18839 $16.00 $14.50
The 1955 Women's Expedition to the Jugal Himal made an ascent of Gyalgen Peak (6706m). See Neate J04, Yak J06.
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Jacot-Guillarmod, Dr. Jules Chogori (K2) as seen from Godwin-Austen Glacier, Karakoram
Bob A. Schelfhout Aubertijn Collection Limited (150 numbered copies) Edition, Image size 16” x 16”, Paper size 20” x 20”, printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Matt FineArt, 308 gsm, 100% cotton paper.; new #25930 $195.00 $175.00
A Limited Edition Print of the First Photograph of Chogori (K2), 1902!
In 1902, an international team of six embarked on an ambitious expedition to the Karakoram. Their goal - the first ascent of K2 (8,611m). During their six-month expedition they achieved a high point of 6,525m, valuable data wa[read more]
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Jonas, Rudolph Ho, Pasang!: Österreichische Bergsteiger in Westnepal
1954 Europa Wien 1st, 8vo, pp.176, map frontis, 36 bw photos, sketch, map, tan cloth; dj chipped top spine, vg, cloth fine #24305 $35.00 $9.00
Jonas led the seven-member1954 Austrian expedition to Saipal (23,096’) in western Nepal. They came within 3000’ of the summit when one member succumbed to pneumonia. In German, no English translation.
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Kane, Joe Running the Amazon
1995 Adventure Library NY 1st thus, 8vo, pp.xvii, 321, photo frontis, 40 bw photos, map eps, grey/pictorial cloth; issued w/o dj, cloth fine #25249 $9.00 $7.20
This book is from the Phil Hanson Collection. Phil's love of rock and ice climbing transcends to his collection of treasured books. He discovered his passion for the sport later in life, when Henry Barber gave a motivational speech at a sales meeting for the outdoor apparel company he worked for. [read more]
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Kapadia, Harish Across Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh
1999 India 1st, 8vo, pp.240, 15 color & 45 bw photos, 16 maps/sketches, appendices, map eps, brown cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #17288 $29.00 $19.95
Kapadia is a vast resource of knowledge on the less-traveled areas of the Himalaya and was editor of the Himalayan Journal for 37 years. This book is based on his visits to Himachal Pradesh, exploring its valleys and climbing peaks. It concentrates mostly on summits, unknown passes and remote valley[read more]
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Kapadia, Harish Across Peaks & Passes in Kumaun Himalaya
1999 India 1st, 8vo, pp.229, 14 color & 47 bw photos, 13 maps, sketches, map eps, appendices, blue cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #17014 $35.00 $19.95
A companion book to Kapadia's other 'Across Peaks & Passes' titles, this includes an account of Stephen Venables’ accident on Panch Chuli V with Chris Bonington.
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Kapadia, Harish Across Peaks & Passes in Ladakh, Zanskar & East Karakoram
1999 India 1st, 8vo, pp.271, 15 color & 47 bw photos, 17 maps/sketches, map eps, appendices, brown cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #17289 $35.00 $19.95
This is a companion book to Kapadia’s other ‘Across Peaks and Passes’ titles.
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Kapadia, Harish High Himalaya, Unknown Valleys
1993 India 1st, 8vo, pp.335, frontis, 17 sketches, 24 maps (6 fldg), appendices, blue cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #27121 $25.00 $19.95
In this book Kapadia covers climbs on 6000-7000m peaks over 30 years in Sikkim, Kumaon, Garhwal, Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul, Zanskar, Ladakh and East Karakoram. Forward by Chris Bonington.
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Kapadia, Harish Meeting the Mountains
1998 India 1st, 8vo, pp.398, 49 bw photos, 30 maps (5 fldg), appendices, blue cloth; dj fine, cloth fine #17015 $39.00 $19.95
Kapadia picks up where his previous work ‘High Himalaya, Unknown Valleys’ leaves off, covering the period from 1993-1997 as well as prior to 1969. This includes climbs and history of the Indian Himalaya and his association with The Himalayan Club.
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 Karnicar, Davo, Tadej Golob & Urban Golob Z Everesta
2000 Mythos Ljubljana 1st, 4to, pp.188, 168 color photos, blue cloth; signed by Davo Karnicar on his chapter, dj & cloth new. #22255 $59.00 $49.00
In October 2000 Karnicar became the first person to make a complete ski descent of Everest arriving at base camp five hours after leaving the summit. This is a nicely illustrated account of his historical achievement. In Slovenian, no English translation.
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Karrow, Robert W. ed. The Gerald F. Fitzgerald Collection of Polar Books, Maps and Art at the Newberry Library: A Catalogue
2000 US Ltd ed 150, 8vo, pp.xx, 227, 16 color & 10 bw illus, white cloth; signed Bob Karrow & Pat Morris, dj & cloth new #20994 $39.95 $33.95
The Fitzgerald collection encompasses 767 books, almost 300 maps, and two dozen art works and artifacts. This detailed catalogue gives full descriptions of all of the 19th and 20th century published accounts, the map collection of James Wordie, and manuscript letters of Peary, Scott, Shackleton, Ma[read more]
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Karwal, Atul & Anita Think Everest: Scaling Mountains with the Mind
2010 India 1st, 8vo, pp.xiv, 254, 63 bw photos, sketch, wraps; signed Atul & Anita Karwal, light corner bump from shipping, else new #25520 $29.00 $24.95
Atul Karwal was a member of the SAMA (Sikkim Amateur Mountaineering Association) Mount Everest Expedition 2008. This is based on his diary records of the expedition and his successful ascent along with nine team-mates.
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Kauk, Ron Spirit of the Rock
2003 US 1st, small 8vo, pp.96, photo frontis, 73 color & 1 bw photos, brown cloth; dj & cloth new. #23168 $16.95 $14.95
Kauk, Yosemite climber extraordinaire, presents his philosophy of climbing and the natural world accompanied with poems and a nice selection of photos.
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Kazami, Takehide The Himalayas: A Journey to Nepal
1970 Kodansha Tokyo 4th, prtg, small 8vo, pp.154, photo frontis, 110 color photos, 2 maps, wraps w/ dj; dj vg, near fine #21901 $7.00 $5.60
Kazami made several treks through the Himalaya during the course of two visits and describes some of the rewards and hardships of high-mountain travel and photography.
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Kielkowski, Jan Rock Routes of the Northern Jura
1997 Gliwice 1st, 8vo, pp.120, 74 topos, map, wraps; new. #21988 $9.00 $7.20
A nice rock climbing guide to one of the most popular climbing regions in Poland. Text in Polish, German and English.
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King, Clarence Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada
1935 Norton NY rep, 8vo, pp.320, photo frontis, 7 bw photos, red cloth; cloth w/ inscription, vg+ #25936 $15.00 $5.00
A classic of American mountaineering first published in 1872. Neate K21.
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King, Peter, ed Scott’s Last Journey
1999 US 1st, 4to, pp.192, map frontis, 139 bw photos, blue cloth; dj & cloth new #20344 $30.00 $27.00
In this new edition of Scott’s Journals depicting his incredible journey to the South Pole, King includes a very nice selection of photos by Herbert Ponting.
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