The snows of yesteryear: J. Norman Collie, mountaineer de Collie, J. Norman; Taylor, William C

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, 1973. Hardcover. Good.

Toronto: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Limited, 1973. Hardcover with jacket in good condition. Plastic-protected jacket is marked and slightly faded. Jacket leading corners, edges and spine are worn, creased and nicked. Jacket upper edges and spine head are chipped. Hardcover, page block and a few pages are slightly tanned and foxed. Hardcover spine ends and lower edges are bumped and worn. Contents remain clear throughout. HCW. Hardcover. Good. Used.

Toronto and Montreal: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, 1973. Book. Very Good. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. iii, 186pp., biblio., notes. The story of J. Norman Collie and his mountaineering exploits in Scotland, the Rockies, Norway, and Himalaya. VG in edgeworn, nicked and torn DJ..

Toronto: Holt,Rinehart and Winston of Canada, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Sl/rubbed. 8vo. pp. 186, b/w illustrations, at once scientist, art collector, geographer, writer, photographer and chemistry professor, Collie found his deepest interest in mountaineering.""

Toronto, ON, Canada: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Limited, 1973. First Canadian Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Very Good +/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 185pp w appendix and bibliography. Illustrated w historical bw photographs. Khaki weave paper-over-boards showing light shelf wear to bottom edges. Binding square and sound. Photo illustrated DJ is clean showing moderate wear, preserved now in archival cover. Octavo. Through the use of Collie's personal descriptions within the text and the incorporation of vivid illustrations, Dr. Taylor captures the world of mountaineering with its triumphs and tragedies... its spirit of freedom and immense pleasure.

Toronto, Montreal: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, Ltd. 1973, 1973. HC and DJ. First American Edition. 9 1/4 x 7 1/4. ISBN:0-03-929953-8. Subtitled: J. Norman Collie, Mountaineer. John Norman Collie was the quintessential mountaineer. During 25 years, he climbed the m ajor mountain ranges of the world- from the then relatively untouched Canadian Rockies, to the Himalaya; from the peaks of the Lofoten Islands, to the Alps. Climbed with other greats such as C.S. Tho m pson, A.F. Mummery, Geoffrey Hastings and Cecil Slingsby and with colourful characters such as Bill Peyto. This book captures the world of mountaineering with its triumphs and its tragedies; freedom a nd immense pleasure. DJ has nice portrait of Collie. New mylar cover. Wear to edges, a few tears and chips otherwise v. good. Binding is a handsome tweedy cloth on boards, a bit of wear to corners - o therwise perfect. Endpapers pristine - no former owner's name. Text is mint with nice b/w photos, maps. A splendid copy of this fine… Leer más

Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1973. 1973 First Edition. hardcover. 185pp, VG+ in VG dw.. William C. Taylor was born and raised in Aberdeen, in 1952 he emigrated to Canada.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1973. 1973 First Edition. hardcover. 185pp, Fine in VG+ dw. William C. Taylor was born and raised in Aberdeen, in 1952 he emigrated to Canada.. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.

Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada, 1973. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Oatmeal cloth over boards, broad 8vo (9 inches tall), pp. [iv], 185, [186], maps, B&W photos, copyright page with number line to "1". Volume with spine ends softened; DJ with rubbing and edge wear, small chip to head of spine. Ref. Neate T08 "The only overall account of Collie's life and climbs