The First Ascent of Mont Blanc.

£200 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

This scholarly examination of the controversy surrounding the first ascent proved Dr Pacard's claims beyond doubt and provided a definitve history of the early ascents of Mont Blanc. This book also contains a foreword by Sir John Hunt. First edition. 8vo (22 x 14 cm),16 plates including photographic frontispiece (partly in colour), map, bookplate; publisher's original red cloth, gilt lettered, original printed dust jacket; a very good copy; 460pp Neate B189

• Binding: Hardcover

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