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K2 8611M.

8792
8792a

Book Description

First and only edition. 4to. pp. 100; numerous coloured and b & w illusts., map loosely inserted as issued; very good in the original wrappers and d.j., spine rubbed, ‘K2’ lettering to upper cover faded. A presentation copy from Robert Bates to Betty Lowe, sister of George Lowe, inscribed “Exeter N.H. May 8, 1955. All good wishes to Betty Lowe in memory of our joint ascent in the Hastings area last January Bob Bates.”
Dealer Notes
The experiences of the Americans on K2 in 1953 was recorded in Houston & Bates’s classic book K2: The Savage Mountain. This present view-book of the expedition appeared only in France, since the authors’ US publisher did not expect the book to sell well in the English-speaking world. This copy was presented by co-author Bob Bates to Betty Lowe, the sister of George Lowe (Everest 1953, Trans-Antarctic expedition 1955-8).
Author Houston, Charles S., Robert H. Bates & George I. Bell.
Date [1954]
Binding Original wrappers and d.j.
Publisher Paris: Arthaud
Condition See description
Pages 100

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