Annapurna: Conquest of the First 8000-metre Peak
Author(s):
Herzog, Maurice
Copyright: 1952, Cape, London
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.288, color frontis, 2 color & 24 bw photos, 1 bw fldg panorama, 8 maps (1 fldg color), blue cloth
Condition: signed “Maurice Herzog 3rd of June 1950”, dj rubbed, pulled top spine, clipped, vg, cloth w/ German inscription 1952, tight, fine
A classic, the first ascent of an 8000-metre peak. Herzog led the successful 1950 French expedition which placed two on the summit but suffered severe frostbite. In addition to his signature, Herzog has written his summit date.
Neate H74, Yak H176.