Makalu 8470 Metres: The Highest Peak yet Conquered by an Entire Team
Author(s):
Franco, Jean
Copyright: 1957, Cape, London
Specifications: 1st UK, 8vo, pp.256, 19 bw photos, 5 maps, blue cloth
Condition: dj w/ ½” tear back, rubbed on spine edge & corners, unclipped, near fine, cloth bright, fine
The classic account of the 1955 first ascent of Makalu by a French team which succeeded in placing all members on the summit over the course of three ascents. This is one of the harder to find 8000m first ascent books. Quite scarce in any condition.
Neate F52, Perret 1741, Yak F113.