Annapurna: First Conquest of an 8000-meter Peak

The dust jacket of this 1953 fifth printing shows signs of wear, including edge wear and creases, but is intact. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and free of inscriptions. Overall, the book is in good condition considering its age, with the dust jacket providing additional protection.

"Annapurna: First Conquest of an 8000-meter Peak" by Maurice Herzog, published by E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc. in New York, 1953, is a fifth printing edition. This edition documents the historic ascent of Annapurna, the first 8000-meter peak ever conquered by man. Maurice Herzog, leader of the French Himalayan Expedition, provides a gripping narrative of this monumental achievement. The book includes cartographic and photographic documentation by Marcel Ichac, and features an introduction by Eric Shipton. This edition, printed in March 1953, offers readers a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of high-altitude mountaineering. The book is a valuable piece for collectors interested in the history of exploration and mountaineering. The dust jacket shows signs of wear with some edge creases, but remains intact, preserving the book's historic appeal.