Ascent Of K2 Second Highest Peak In The World --- 1955 First UK Edition SIGNED by first summiters Lacedelli and Compagnoni

Desio, Ardito

Verlag: Elek Books, London, 1955

Beschreibung

1955 FIRST PRINTING of First UK Edition. Original teal cloth with gilt lettering spine. SIGNED by Achille Compangnoni and by Lino Lacedelli on their summit portrait photos opposite page 225. Lacedelli and Compagnoni were the first two people to attain the summit of K2. The book is in clean, unfaded condition with no rubbing, old owner name penned to top of blank FFEP otherwise no writing or marks on any pages (other than the signatures of Lacedelli and Compagnoni), no foxing, tight binding. The original dust jacket has the usual light soiling on the white rear panel, flecking and crinkling at spine ends, tiny 2mm loss top rear spine corner, 1cm tear along top front spine crease, original printed price still present on front flap corner, The book measures 226mm tall x 144mm, and has 239 pages, 63 b/w photos (on 24 plates), 3 maps, 1 chart. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 003143

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Ascent Of K2 Second Highest Peak In The ...

Verlag: Elek Books, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1955

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: First Edition