THE ASCENT OF NANDA DEVI By H. W. Tilman 1949 edition $25

THE ASCENT OF NANDA DEVI
BY H. W. TILMAN
1949 PB EDITION
CLASSIC OF EARLY HIMALAYAN CLIMBING ACCOUNTS

THE BEST EDITION FOR PACKING ON A TRIP

This is the 1949 first paperback edition (full, unabridged text) of THE ASCENT OF NANDA DEVI by H. W. TILMAN. This book was published in 1949 by Guild Books in London. The book measures 182mm x 110mm, and has 160 pages, index. “The best account of a single mountain and its ascent so far published,”—Showell Styles in Introduction To Mountaineering [1954]. “The Ascent of Nanda Devi, to my mind, is the most fully achieved account of an expedition yet written; it’s subtle, modest, humorous and respectful.” —Jim Perrin in On And Off The Rocks [1986]. Account of the first ascent by Tilman & Odell of the 25645' peak, the 1936 British-American expedition that included Charles Houston, William Loomis, Ad Carter, & Arthur Emmons and Brits T. Graham Brown, & Peter Lloyd. NOTE TO HIKERS, CLIMBERS, TRAVELLERS: This is by far the lightest and most compact printing of this famous book, about the size and weight of a small paper notepad, advantageous for packing where weight and space are limited.

CONDITION: Original printed paper covers with dust wrapper issued. The book is in nice condition with clean covers, no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, some rubbing at spine ends, solid binding, no foxing. The dust jacket has 1cm loss at foot of spine, 1cm tear upper front with some loss, edge wear. Price: $25.

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