New York, 1968, 1st edition. 200 pp, 283 photos. In English. The color photos are tipped-in (glued in separately), and there is a Fine Dust Jacket, book and DJ are Fine. Large book is 12''x10''.
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Based on Steinitzer's DER ALPINISMUS IN BILDERN, [Mountaineering in photos] this is a superb photo history of climbing. This book has sections devoted to life in the Alps, climbers in the Alps, sport among the rapids, building of the Alps, artists in the alps, & mountain photography and films.
Comprehensive view of the Alps as the "playground of Europe". Includes Life in the Alps, Climbers in the Alps, The Development of Skiing, Sport Among the Rapids, Building in the Alps, Artists and the Alps, Mountain Photography and Films.