London, 1899, 1st edition. 390 pp, 52 plates, TEG, Uncut. Royal 8vo. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the western hemisphere; indeed, outside the Himalaya, so this is one of the most important first ascents ever. It is the story of the first ascent of by Mathias Zurbriggen, Fitzgerald's Swiss guide. Red cloth with gold embossed condor on cover, moderately foxed, spine slightly faded, but a clean and bright copy. Near Fine.
