Resultados de búsqueda: Mountaineering from Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

Baton Wicks Publications, London, 2002. Reprint. Softcover (with flaps). Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Black-and-white photographs, maps, and route maps overlaid over photographs. Secondhand copy, no damage, no annotations. The publisher on the title page is diadem, and there is a sticker on the copyright page indicating that this is a reprint with copyright renewed by the author, and published by baton Wicks. This book is the ideal selective rockclimbing guide for those making first or periodic visits to south-western Peninsula of Britain. 500 routes from 40 main areas are selected. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 288 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Black-and-white photographs, maps, and route maps overlaid over photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mountaineering; England; ISBN: 1898573476. ISBN/EAN: 9781898573470. Inventory No: 0281735. . 9781898573470

Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Philippe Poulet – Photographer and Illustrations. acknowledgements, introduction by author, glossary and resources. The text is illustrated with colour photography, taken by Philippe Poulet, and, black-and-white illustrations. Colour photographic paperback binding with yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. "Sport climbing is the gymnastic ascent of short, challenging routes, noted for its focus upon competition and the high level of fitness it demands from its participants. In this comprehensive guide, six-time World Cup champion Robyn Erbesfield reveals her secrets the learning, training, and competing well in this modern, exciting sport." -- from the rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges and panels with age toning of the text block edges. Full Number Line. Size: Trade Paperback. 93, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying… Leer más

The Sunday School Union, London, No date. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Various. 158 pages, 2 pages following advertising " Daring Deeds " Library and The " Heroines' " Library, preface by author and list of illustrations. Black-and-white illustrated frontispiece, by Frank Dadd, " With Rope and Ice-Axe " ( three men ascending a peak ). The text is illustrated with 16 black and white illustrations/engravings by various illustrators and engravers. Illustrated front cover, being a reproduction of the frontispiece against a green background with red and black titles to the front panel and black titles to the spine. On the back strip there is another illustration of men sliding down a mountain. Bumping, rubbing and slight tearing to the head and to the heel of the back strip. Bumping and rubbing to the book corners, underlying board is visible. The titles on the back strip were originally placed… Leer más

Hutchinson, London, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic. Mr illustrations, author's note and index. Dark blue coloured endpages. The text is illustrated with two inserts, of eight pages each of colour (majority) and black-and-white photographs. Blue coloured boards with silver coloured titles to the back strip. This is the continuation of the author's first book "Learning to Breathe" in which Andy explains that after the tragedy of Changabang he was unwilling to commit to big exploratory mountain routes. For, according to the interview that he had with Jack Geldard in November 2008, as published on the net, " ... This story is the journey back. It has some detailed character studies of great climbers like Mick Fowler and Leo Houlding. Alongside these I tried to create a strong sense of place both lashing back into history; the life story of Patagonian Groucho 'El Jimmy' and the pioneering glacial pilot… Leer más

Macmillan's Colonial Library, London, 1909. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic. 900 g; XIV, 442, 8, & VIII, 450, 8 pages, in 2 volumes both with blind stamped decoration to the top left of the front panel and gilt titling to the front panel and the spine. There are 4 photographs in each volume and occasional decoration. Traces of foxing to the preliminary few pages of volume 2. Both volumes front edges are untrimmed, as are the bottom edges. These 2 volumes were marketed for sale only in India and the British colonies. There is a ownership inscription on the half title page of volume 1. This is a complete set, -- "it is my intention to collect in a 3rd volume of all the material for which there is no room in Trans-Himalaya." Page X volume 1 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped… Leer más

George Allen & Unwin, London, 1950. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Illustrator: Photographs & drawings. Illustrated with 32 plates & a folding map of the mid southern alps, South Island, N. Z.. Offset tanning of the front end page, the previous owner's bookplate and name on the front end page. No other damage to the book itself, the dust jacket is rubbed with short tears head and tail of the spine and each of the fold over corners. Top edge of text block tinted ochre. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 248 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographs & drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mountaineering; New Zealand; Genealogy & Local History. Inventory No: 0271843. .

Kevin Weldon, McMahons Point, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographs. 262 pp, index; fully illustrated in colour; hardcover in dustwrapper, glossary; Slight edgewear to base of dustwrapper. A personal account of heroic adventure; In 1984 five young men made the first all-Australian attempt to climb Everest, climbing alpine-style without the back-up or support of a large team, without artificial oxygen on a route never before climbed, they succeeded, text accompanied by superb photographs printed on heavy art paper. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Mountaineering; Nepal; Travel & Places. ISBN: 0949708194. ISBN/EAN: 9780949708199. Inventory No: 0257777. . 9780949708199

Southwater, London, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated Boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photography & coloured drawings. no damage to the dust jacket, no damage to the matching illustrated hardcover binding, no annotations. a concise and comprehensive introduction to the sport of rock climbing covering every aspect essential for getting started: from choosing equipment and useful training and climbing tips to valuable lessons in the rope work and safety. Previously published as part of a larger compendium The Complete Rock Climber Full number line. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). 128 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photography & coloured drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mountaineering; ISBN: 1842153285. ISBN/EAN: 9781842153284. Inventory No: 0284128. . 9781842153284

St Hugh's Press, London, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photographs. dust jacket darkened on the spine and at the top left of the rear panel, rubbing/chipping to the top of the jacket at the spine, and matching damage to the top of the hardcover spine section. Dust jacket illustrated with a photograph, which is repeated on the front cover stop the stitching has stretched between pages 16 and 17, becoming visible, no other damage to describe. Size: 32mo - up to 5" tall. 45 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Mountaineering; photography. Inventory No: 0273586. .

Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover (Cloth backed boards). Good Condition/Poor Condition. Illustrator: John Pascoe – photography. Inscribed by Author. the dust jacket is torn, taped, and chipped. The book has the publishers pasted label on the spine, which has slight loss just above the word mountains. Pasted to the front end page is a plate presenting it to the previous owner. On the next couple of pages the previous owner has pasted newspaper clippings of her nursing graduation and class. On the half title page there is an inscription from the author dated June 16, 1971 stating "congratulations + warm respects from" and then signed by the author . loosely inserted into the book there is loosely inserted 6 months later a letter from the author and again signed by him. and there is a 2nd piece of ephemera signed by John Pascoe loosely inserted. apart from the clippings pasted, the book is in very good condition. Size: 4to… Leer más

Southwater, London, 2000. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated Boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: photography & coloured drawings. no damage to the dust jacket, no damage to the matching illustrated hardcover binding, no annotations. The book is aimed at climbers with previous outdoor experience who wish to develop their skills and take their pursuit to new levels. Full number line. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). 128 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photography & coloured drawings. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Mountaineering; ISBN: 1842153285. ISBN/EAN: 9781842153284. Inventory No: 0284127. . 9781842153284