On Top of the World Tapa dura - 2012

Snowfinch Publishing, 2012. 2012 First Edition. hardcover. 248pp, 240 colour photos, 25 archival black & white images, 21 route maps, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Richard Sale.. This new book looks at the development of climbing on the world’s highest mountains – the 14 whose summits stand above the 8000 metre contour. Though concentrating on the new millennium, from 2000 to 2011, with an epilogue on 2011, the book also covers the first ascent of the mountains, and the new routes climbed between the first ascent and 1999. A sequel to On Top of the World, published in 2000 which dealt with the discovery and early climbing history of the mountains, the book also uses new material which has come to light over the last decade to re-appraise the first ascents on Annapurna, Broad Peak and K2. Illustrated with stunning images for the new routes established during the new millennium, the book also includes archival shots from the early history of the mountains. These archival shots… Leer más

Snowfinch Publishing, 2012. 2012 First Edition. hardcover. 248pp, 240 colour photos, 25 archival black & white images, 21 route maps, hardback, New in dustwrapper, signed by Richard Sale.. This new book looks at the development of climbing on the world’s highest mountains – the 14 whose summits stand above the 8000 metre contour. Though concentrating on the new millennium, from 2000 to 2011, with an epilogue on 2011, the book also covers the first ascent of the mountains, and the new routes climbed between the first ascent and 1999. A sequel to On Top of the World, published in 2000 which dealt with the discovery and early climbing history of the mountains, the book also uses new material which has come to light over the last decade to re-appraise the first ascents on Annapurna, Broad Peak and K2. Illustrated with stunning images for the new routes established during the new millennium, the book also includes archival shots from the early history of the mountains. These archival shots… Leer más

Coberley: Snowfinch Publishing, 2012 F/F. 4to. original blue boards gilt in dustwrapper; pp. 228, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (1.75 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy, as new. Flatsigned to FFE 'Richard Sale'. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. F/F.