New York or London, 1979, 1st edition. 254 pp, color photos. Original hardcover with original spine faded dust jacket. The book and DJ are Near Fine condition. Book may have a non-author signature or inscription on front endpaper. Messner's Signature is Fine. London and New York editions are identical.
This copy is SIGNED by Reinhold Messner
One of the most important climbs in mountaineering; the first ascent of Everest without oxygen. Up until this time it was believed that Everest could not be climbed, or that men could even survive at the summit, without the use of bottled oxygen. Peter Habeler and Reinhold Messner proved that it could be done, and set the new standard for Everest and 8000 meter peaks.
Reinhold has been generously signing his books for us for almost 30 years. The photo below was taken in our bookshop in the 1990s. We often meet with him in New York, or other venue when he is in America for business or perhaps one of his sponsors.
