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Mountaineering by Claude Wilson

Book Description

First edition. Small 8vo. pp. [iv, ads.], viii, 208, (4, ads.); illusts. by Ellis Carr to text; browning to endpapers, else very good in the original pictorial cloth. Ownership inscription of Michael Ward, with his bookplate to verso of title-page.

Dealer Notes

Claude Wilson’s handbook on the subject is a wonderful period piece, with advertisements at the front for climbing gear and equipment. This copy belonged to Michael Ward, a member of the 1951 Everest reconnaissance with Eric Shipton, and doctor on the successful 1953 expedition.

Author The All-England Series.

Date 1893

Binding Original pictorial cloth

Publisher London: George Bell & Sons

Condition See description

Pages [iv, ads.], viii, 208, (4, ads.)

Price: £95.00

Offered by Meridian Rare Books

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