London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1935 VG+/VG. 8vo. original blue cloth gilt (spine & exposed cloth sunned, top edge dustmarked, a few leaf edge spots, else clean internally) in dustwrapper (spine browned, edges a little frayed with small loss to top edge rear panel, a few marks generally, tape repairs on reverse) ; pp. xiv, 308, with 36 photographs. Heavy item (1.2 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy in the uncommon dustwrapper. [Neate S131: Reminiscences of the mountains and climbing in all their aspects, drawn from his own experiences, and illustrating his romantic, mystical approach to climbing].. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/VG.

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Bookseller: Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 008982
Title: The Spirit of the Hills
Author: Smythe, F. S. [Frank Sydney]
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG+
Jacket Condition: VG
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1935
Keywords: Frank Smythe Spirit of the Hills Alps Alpinism Mountaineering Philosophy Climbing Autobiography

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