Ascent of K2. Second highest peak in the world ... Translated by David Moore
London: Elek Books, [1955]. First edition in English, 8vo, pp. 239, [1]; 3 maps, 20 photographic portraits of the team on rectos and versos of 2 plates, 40 other photographic illustrations on rectos and versos of 10 plates; previous owner's name on front pastedown, else a very good copy in original blue cloth stamped in gilt on spine, preserving the dust jacket which shows wear and a small chip at the top of the spine. Yakushi D167b: "Account of the first Italian ascent of K2 in 1954." Not only the first Italian ascent, but in the fact, the first ever ascent. Item #68562
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