This is the first printing of the first USA edition of MOUNTAINEERING AND EXPLORATION IN THE SELKIRKS -- A RECORD OF PIONEER WORK AMONG THE CANADIAN ALPS, 1908-1912 by Howard Palmer. This book was published in New York by G. P. Putnam's Sons in 1914. A hefty volume, it measures 24cm tall x 16cm, and has 439 pages, 2 folding maps, 1 folding diagram, 219 b/w photos, 12 appendices, index. Palmer pioneered several important first ascents including Mt Sir Sandford, Mt Austerity, Mt Adament. Account of 5 summers’ exploration including ascents of the 35 highest peaks in the range. An excellent production, this book compares well with the book quality of the Workman's famous volumes and those of Freshfield and FitzGerald. An important work, the collection of photos spans almost all the peaks in the range. There are few other examples in the mountaineering literature of such a thorough treatment of a mountain range at such an early stage of its exploration.
CONDITION: Original navy cloth, gilt-white-grey dec cover, gilt lettering cover & spine, TEG. Complete with all photo plates, pages, and maps. Some fading to spine lettering but still visible, diffuse splotchy marks rear cover (see photo), previous owner name penned to corner of first blank page, no other previous owner marks or writing on any pages, no foxing, solid binding, some light rubbing to corners and spine ends, about VG. Price: $150.
