1962. First Edition. 383 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over black cloth. Newspaper clipping about Everest inserted to front free endpaper. Black and white and colour photographs throughout. Binding remains firm. Pages and photographs have light tanning and foxing throughout. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Light tanning to spine and edges. Unclipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Wear marks and foxing overall.