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Auction #128 begins on 15 Jan 2026

John Hunt & Edmund Hillary

The Ascent of Everest - Inscribed Copy & Signed Photo

Published: Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1954

Edition: 1st. - 4th. Impression

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Inscribed and signed by Hillary on the ffep. and also signed by George Lowe. The account of the famous ascent of Everest by Hillary and Tenzing. Hillary wrote chapter 16 of this book "The Summit". A very good minus copy in dw. with some foxing, mainly of the edges. Loosely laid in is a 1x12cm. original glossy press photo of Hillary and Lowe, boldly signed by both of them on the image.

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good Minus
  • Overall Condition: Very Good Minus
  • Size: 8vo.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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