Title: The Ascent of Everest
Author: John Hunt
Additional information: Signed by Alfred Gregory, a member of the 1953 expedition team.
Foreword: H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London
Publication Year: 1953
Edition: First edition, first printing.
Binding: Hardback. Blue cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on the spine.
Illustrations (Y/N): Yes. Colour and black & white plates. Black & white illustrations.
Dimensions: 228 mm x 155 mm x 35 mm
CONDITION
Good condition, with signs of ageing and shelf-wear to the dust jacket.
Inside:
Good reading condition. Pages are lightly tanned but clean. Text and illustrations are clear and unannotated. Binding is tight. No hinge damage.
Buyers please note:
- Signed by Alfred Gregory on the front endpaper.
- Foxing and tanning on end pages and text block edges. Content is otherwise clear.
Covers:
Good. Clean. Stable. Text is clear and bright. Small bumps and rubbing to corners and spine ends, commensurate with general handling and shelf-wear.
Dust Jacket:
Acceptable. Stable. Lightly tanned. Text and illustrations are clear. Corners and spine ends are bumped and rubbed, with a few small chips. Light rubbing and creasing to upper edges.
Buyers please note:
- Browning to the spine and inside edges.
- Light dust soiling on the surfaces and edges.
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