Kamet Conquered
by Smythe, F. S. [Frank Sydney]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- G/No Jacket
- Seller
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Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1932 8vo. sturdy red cloth gilt (ex-library with occ. labels & RSMs, mainly to outer leaves, occ. spots and marks, gutter separation at pp. 158-159, else internally clean; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xvi, 420, with 60 illustrations + folding map (creasing). Heavy item (1.2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A good reading copy. [Neate S118: The first ascent of Kamet (7756m) was a fine achievement, following a series of attempts dating back to 1855].. First Edition. Hard Cover. G/No Jacket.
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- Seller
- Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
(AU)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 024264
- Title
- Kamet Conquered
- Author
- Smythe, F. S. [Frank Sydney]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - G
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1932
- Keywords
- Frank Smythe Kamet Conquered Garhwal Uttarakhand Indian Himalaya Asia
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About the Seller
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Castlemaine, Victoria
About Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
Bricks and mortar bookshop with substantial online stock, specialising in travel and adventure books. Open by chance or appointment, most likely on weekends. Note that our online stock is stored off site, so best contact us in advance to check opening hours and arrange a viewing.
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