{"product_id":"fred-beckeys-100-favorite-north-american-climbs-first-edition-signed","title":"Fred Beckey's 100 Favorite North American Climbs (First Edition, Signed)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFred Beckey’s own selection of the hundred climbs that meant most to him across North America, signed by the author.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFred Beckey (1923–2017) was one of the most prolific and uncompromising American climbers, and an inveterate first-ascensionist across the Cascades, the Alaskan and Canadian ranges and the Rockies. This book, which Patagonia published in 2011, collects what he considered his hundred favourite climbs, with honourable mentions, route notes, history and anecdote, hand-drawn topographic sketches and photographs, and an introduction by the Canadian climber Barry Blanchard. The American Alpine Journal’s reviewer noted that only 39 of the hundred climbs were Beckey first ascents, which makes the selection a record of his taste as well as his record. Most of the climbs are within reach of competent mountaineers, though a handful involve aid climbing or harder free rock. Patagonia’s edition is now out of stock, and copies signed by Beckey, who signed relatively few, are sought by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis copy includes a printed email from Chessler books to W. Williams regarding Beckey signing their copies of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition, signed by Beckey to the title in black marker.\u003c\/strong\u003e Folio. xxii, 308pp., with colour photographs, hand-drawn topographic sketches and a ribbon marker. Black cloth boards, lettered in white to the cover and spine, in the original pictorial dust jacket. Fine in like dust jacket. A few very minor blemishes internally, otherwise fine throughout. W. Williams blind stamp to lower title. Chessler Books seller's sticker to lower rear pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFrom the private library of Warwick and Lynn Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a large and heavy volume. For international shipping, there may be additional charges. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNot currently on display in store. For viewing or more information, please contact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\" title=\"Harry Hartog Rare Book Department\"\u003erarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000888\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred Beckey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68982655484147,"sku":"1110003023872","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/1_9cece6d0-ba42-429c-8c05-18a435653aa9.png?v=1794441109","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/fred-beckeys-100-favorite-north-american-climbs-first-edition-signed","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}