Mount Everest The Reconnaissance 1921; The Assault On Mount Everest 1922 & The Fight For Everest 1924
Book Description
3 volumes, all 1st editions. Each volume with folding maps and many full page illustrations, some in colour. Errata slip bound in to 1921 volume at end of text.
Dealer Notes
Volumes for 1921 and 1924 are re-cased with new end papers. Page edges and outer pages of all volumes foxed, with more sporadic foxing throughout. 1921 volume with tear to margin of one page (2x8cms). A few tears to margins of folding maps. Small stain at base of 1 plate of 1921 volume. 1922 volume slightly shaken. A very presentable set.
Author
Howard-Bury, Lieut.-Col C.K.; Bruce, Brigadier-General Hon. C.G. & Norton, Lieutenant-Colonel E.F.
Date
1922, 1923 & 1925 (1st editions)
Binding
Cloth boards with gilt lettering on spines and covers. 26x18cms
Publisher
Edward Arnold, London
Condition
Covers scuffed, bumped and rubbed with a little colour loss and fraying. Spine ends little creased.
Pages
xi + 356pp; xi + 339pp +1p ads & xi + 372pp.
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