Lot 869

(3) 1986-2000 Illustrated HC Books On Mountain Climbing 2 1st/1st In DJs

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Lot 869
(3) 1986-2000 Illustrated HC Books On Mountain Climbing 2 1st/1st In DJs

(3) 1986-2000 Illustrated HC Books On Mountain Climbing 2 1st/1st In DJs

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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Lot Of (3) VINTAGE 1998-2014 Illustrated Books On Early Polar Exploration (2) Hardcover & (1) Trade Paperbacks.

TITLES: 1) "Seven Summits" by Dick Bass & Frank Wells. HARDCOVER 1986 Warner Books 1st Edition 2nd Printing with numbers 2-10 on copyright page.

"The story of two successful, middle-aged businessmen who, despite frustrations, setbacks, and hardships, realized their life long dream of scaling the highest mountain on each of the seven continents."

Illustrated with color photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: all decoration/lettering bright. Light edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT $19.95 unclipped DJ.

2) "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer. HARDCOVER 1997 Villard/Random House 1st Edition 1st Printing with numbers 1-10 on copyright page.

"A riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, "Into Thin Air" clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions."

Illustrated with woodcuts. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: all decoration/lettering bright. light edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT $24.95 unclipped DJ.

3) "Killing Dragons: The Conquest of the Alps" by Ferfus Fleming. HARDCOVER 2000 Atlantic Monthly Press Stated 1st American Edition 1st Printing with numbers 1-10 on copyright page.

"Showing a remarkable ability to mix well-researched history with engaging depictions of the people who made it, Fleming chronicles the many frigid explorations that brought much of the world its first scientific knowledge of Europe's highest peaks. Fleming remains true to the qualities that made his first book, a study of England's frenzied 19th-century global exploration, so enjoyable. He not only supplies an abundance of information but also punctuates his facts with wit and illustrative stories. Beginning with the first Alpine forays in the early 1700s and continuing through later explorations up until World War II, Fleming outlines the prominent figures who braved the mountains' austere climate in the name of science and, more often, the spirit of vanity. The title refers to the entrenched belief that the Alps' upper reaches were inhabited by a dangerous menagerie of fairy-tale brutes. It was a sentiment that died hard."

Illustrated with photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: all decoration/lettering bright. Minor handling wear to SELDOM PRESENT $26 unclipped DJ.

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