Vintage hardcover book, The Conquest of Everest by Sir John Hunt, with a chapter on the final assault by Sir Edmund Hillary, 1954.

Published by E. P. Dutton.  Stated first edition.

Hand-written dedication inside front cover reads "For Blair Larved(?) from the publisher of this book who has admired him for many, many years, with affectionate regards, sincerely, Elliott, New Canaan, Jan 24, 1954, to be published Jan 25, 1954." 

Measures 6" x 8 3/4".

 

Some wear as shown in photos. 

     

Sent to you from my smoke and pet free household in the US.

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