Annapurna by Maurice Herzog 1953 First Conquest of an 8000m Peak HC

This is a special book titled 'Annapurna' by Maurice Herzog, documenting the first conquest of an 8000 - meter peak in 1953. Published by E.P Dutton & Co, Inc in 1953 with an unstated edition. The book is in good condition despite lacking a dust jacket. It shows some shelf and edge wear, like rounding and scuffing on edges, corners, and spine ends. The cover has light soiling and discoloration, and the binding is deteriorating at the hinges, but the pages are still tightly bound. It also comes with a folding plate featuring camps and a route map.

To use this book, simply open it and start reading to explore the amazing story of the first conquest of an 8000 - meter peak. When handling it, be gentle due to the deteriorating binding at the hinges. To maintain it, store it in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Avoid getting the pages wet. If you want to flip through the folding plate with camps and route map, do it slowly to prevent tearing.