The Ascent of Everest

8vo., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece, 7 coloured and 48 monochrome plates, and numerous illustrations in the text; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with ice-axe motif, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, custom-made slip-case with marbled lining, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation.