50 Years of Alpinism
Author(s):
Cassin, Riccardo
Copyright: 1981, Diadem, London
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.207, 90 bw photos, 6 maps/diagrams, green cloth
Condition: signed, dj clipped, fine, cloth tight, fine
Autobiography of one of Italy's finest mountaineers. Cassin is synonymous with some of the most important ascents in mountaineering. He made many first ascents in the 1930's, led the team on which Bonatti made the first ascent of Gasherbrum IV (1957), led the first ascent of McKinley's Cassin Ridge (1961), and led the 1975 Lhotse south face attempt with Messner. Also includes the Dolomites, Walker Spur, Peru, and more. Scarce as a signed copy.
Neate C21, Yak C47.