Michael Ward Everest A Thousand Years of Exploration Signed 1st/1st 2003

This is a signed first edition in good condition. It was published by The Ernest Press in 2003. This copy has Michael Ward's book plate and his signature. I will enclose an envelope containing a photocopy of his'Times' obituary, and 3 book reviews. One has a small handwritten note, and the other has a signed note from Jan Morris attached - addressed to Michael.

This is the first comprehensive Monograph to tell the Everest story as it has evolved over the centuries. Central to this history was the First Ascent in 1953.

This is a 1st Edition / 1st Printing. Book - Very Good - minor rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a v.

Slight bend to the covers, slight marking and discolouration to the page edges, a v. Slight wave to the page block and v. Slight tanning to the pages. Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a couple of v. Small nicks/tears and some marking, discolouration and creasing.

The DJ is in a protective plastic sleeve (non-adhesive). Photos/scans are always of the actual book for sale, and more can be supplied upon request. Specialise in First Editions and in particular Signed First Editions. I do combine P&P costs, and I do post Worldwide.

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