SOLD

The Workman's third Himalayan expedition, and their second to the Nun-Kun Masif. Fanny Workman set a women's altitude record by scaling to 22,810 ft. during their attempt to reach Pinnacle Peak.

First edition. London: Constable and Company, LTD., 1909. Large 8vo. Original green publisher's cloth. Pages: xv, 204, 92 illustrations, fold-out map of Nun-Kun Massif at rear.

Bound in original green publisher's cloth. Stamped in black and gilt on cover and spine. Cover plate with mountain image. Good. Ex-Library copy. Faded  white stamp on spine. Some chipping at spine edges. Binding stabilised with repair tape along front end paper crease. Three Ex-Libris plates on front end papers: Denver public library, The American Alpine Club, Paul F. Gabel. Collection number plate on FFEP near bottom corner. Maintains original tissue guards for plates. Denver public library stamp on titling. Otherwise, contents in very good condition.

Full title: Peaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun: A Record of Pioneer-Exploration and Mountaineering in the Punjab Himalaya.

Provenance: From the library of Warwick H. Williams.

Please note: This item is large and/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.

This book is currently on display in our Paddington store.

If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: [email protected]