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The Mountain World 1953 [-1968/9].

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Book Description

First editions. 10 vols. Large 8vo. numerous illusts., sketch maps; some occasional spotting or foxing, else very good in the original cloth, d.-w.s, which are slightly chipped, upper cover of first vol. scuffed, minor soiling to one or two spines.
Dealer Notes
This is a complete set of The Mountain World, a yearly journal with articles relating to the major mountaineering expeditions of each year. The first volume includes accounts of the Swiss attempts on Everest, followed in the 1954 volume by details of the successful ascent in 1953.
Author Kurz, Marcel, et al.
Date 1953-1970
Binding Original cloth in d.-ws.
Publisher London: George Allen & Unwin
Condition See description

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