London, Edward Arnold, 1927
Description of the 1922 and 1924 attempts on Everest by Noel, the expeditions' photographer, and the background to the first Everest expedition in 1921.
Noel took part in the tragic expedition which involved the death of George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Mallory's last message from the highest camp was addressed to Noel, instructing him where to look for his party on the morning of the last climb.
Also includes Noel's attempt to reach the mountain in 1913 when he crossed into Tibet from Sikkim.
First edition. 8vo, 302 pp, 20 photographic illustrations, 16 pp adverts, original blue cloth gilt, light fade to spine, a very good copy.
Marshall 2646; Neate N22; Perret 3211; Yakushi N139a.
Noel took part in the tragic expedition which involved the death of George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Mallory's last message from the highest camp was addressed to Noel, instructing him where to look for his party on the morning of the last climb.
Also includes Noel's attempt to reach the mountain in 1913 when he crossed into Tibet from Sikkim.
First edition. 8vo, 302 pp, 20 photographic illustrations, 16 pp adverts, original blue cloth gilt, light fade to spine, a very good copy.
Marshall 2646; Neate N22; Perret 3211; Yakushi N139a.
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