The Ascent of Everest, a first edition by John Hunt, 1953

This is a scarce first edition of this iconic expeditionary story - Hillary and Tenzing's success on the world's tallest peak. Colour and B&W plates throughout.

Cloth hard cover, published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1953.

G condition. Missing dust jacket, cover marks and scuffing, sun worn spine. Minor foxing and fading but a nice solid copy.