Nanda Devi, 3e Expedition Francaise l'Himalaya
Author(s):
Languepin, J. J. & L. Payan
Copyright: 1952, Arthaud, Paris
Specifications: 1st, 4to, pp.xvi, (72), 13, 13 color & 77 bw photos, 4 maps, wraps w/ dj
Condition: w/ Ad Carter’s bookplate, dj w/ 1.5” split on spine, most of original glassine wrapper, vg, internally fine.
The photo book of the tragic 1951 French expedition attempting to make the second ascent of Nanda Devi. While attempting to traverse the mountain two members disappeared. This was never published in English, is largely photographic and makes a nice companion to Languepin's classic 'To Kiss High Heaven'. In French. Yak L36.