peter hillary sir edmund (25 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. This autobiography interweaves the stories of the famous father and son adventurers, their separate impressions of the lives they have lived with one another and apart, and their pioneering expeditions to the top of the world. Sir Edmund Percival Hillary (1919 ? 2008) was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. On 29 May 1953, Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. They were part of the ninth British expedition to Everest, led by John Hunt.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. First U.S. edition, stated. Remainder spray to bottom page edges, else unmarked; corners sharp, spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $18.95); chipped and edgeworn; Brodart protected.

Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First American Edition. The father and son team of Sir Edmund and Peter Hillary became well known for scaling Mt. Everest. In this book, the two remarkable men interweave theri separate impressions of the fascinating lives they have lived with one another and apart, sharing their successes of 3 decades of high-altitude climbing around the world. Included are photographs and index. This copy is clean and solid.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover, 223 pp., color photos, 4 maps, unclipped illustrated jacket. First U.S. Edition stated. A book in excellent condition, jacket with small rubbing mark and very minor soiling on the rear panel. "Father and son, Sir Edmund and Peter Hillary are an unusual breed -- adventurers, explorers, extraordinary athletes, and rugged individualists.".

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. 223 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. FIRST PRINTING of First USA Edition. Original blue boards with gilt lettering spine. New condition: no marks, no soiling, no writing, no foxing, tight binding, never used. The dust jacket is in new condition with no marks, no wear, no tears, no rubbing, no fading. This book was purchased directly from the publisher and held in climate controlled storage for years. The book measures 240m tall x 150mm, and has 223 pages, 18 color photos, maps, index. Sir Hillary's insights & reflections ? sometimes pensive ? on climbing (including his account of American 1981 Everest East Face expedition) & his activities in Nepal, and son Peter's youth ? including some daring ski descents in the NZ Alps ? but most of the content by Peter is on his near ascent of Lhotse. PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK BEING OFFERED.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Slight shelf wear and a couple of slight marks to the DJ but an excellent copy overall from a smoke free home. Cover price clipped.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. The book has some light dust dulling to the top fore edge and light shelf wear only. Second printing.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. VG plus large hardcover in a VG dj. No names or markings to text. First edition. Quarto. 208p. Photos index. Dj has rubbing on rear panel. Oversized climbing.

Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. Small prior owner label. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrated.

Softcover. Etat : Sehr gut. 1. Auflage. Paperback, 208 S., mit Frontispiz, zahlr. Farb- und Schwarz-weiß-Abb. auf Tafeln und Karten, Reihe: Bergsteiger-Bibliothek; Buch außen und innen sauber, keine Einträge, keine Markierungen im Text o.ä., Ebd. fest, sofort lieferbar.

Hardcover. 8vo., 399 pp. First trade edition after the limited. Very Good with remainder spray along bottom edge in Very Good dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. HEAVY. 208pp, index, sources, bibliography, list of ascents (1953-92), num ills (most col). Black cloth in jacket. Short tear at top of each flap fold, otherwise only light edge wear to jacket. The authors and photographers represented range from the epic attemps of the 1920s and 1930s such as those of Finch and Somervell; through Edmund Hillary, Tom Hornbein and Peter Boardman and on to contemporary figures such as Bonnington, Doug Scott and Stephen Venables. Aslo includes the disputed Chinese ascent of 1960 and the enigma of the yeti. Size: 4to.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. GRAY CLOTH, XII + 399 PAGES. THE SLIPCASE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS THE PUBLISHERS LARGE LABEL ON THE FRONT AND BACK. PRISTINE CONDITION. NO FLAWS, NO EXCUSES.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. First Edition. The memoirs of the man who first reached the summit of Mount Everest. Ina Brodart jacket cover.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. An interesting an influential career in mountaineering. pp.xiv.290. Maps. Illus. DW in archival sleeve.

Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 8vo pp. 223, index, color photographs throughout. previous owners inscription on half title page "Ed Hillary and his son Peter span three decades of high-altitude climbing and three decades of aid development in Nepal. From 1953 to 1984 the changes have been immense. On the climbing scene the 8,000 metre peaks have been climbed by harder? book.

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. A nice hardcover in a protective Mylar sleeve with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. Signed by Edmund Hillary From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours a tracking number and delivery confirmation.

Etat : Good. 4to., 130 pp., Very Good, Paper Wraps with sun-fading, staining, rubbing, & edge wear on covers; staining on edges of text block; shelf wear. Final Galley Proofs.

Photo. Etat : Near Fine. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine 8" x 10" colour photo (on 8"x11" bonded photo paper sheet) SIGNED by Sir Edmund Hillary. Photo of Hillary in later life dressed in suit. First man to climb Mt. Everest. Diplomat from New Zealand. Note: The signature on item is NOT a pre-print or reproduction signature. It is authentic autograph. Also comes with unsigned original complete May 2003 National Geographic Magazine featuring Hillary entitled "Life and Death on Everest". (Bonus: Comes with a fine 1st Printing hardcover copy of Hillary's son's book "In the Ghost Country: A Lifetime Spent on the Edge" SIGNED by Peter Hillary). SIGNED PHOTO.