{"product_id":"peaks-and-glaciers-of-nun-kun-first-edition","title":"Peaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOLD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Workman's third Himalayan expedition, and their second to the Nun-Kun Masif. Fanny Workman set a women's altitude record by scaling to 22,810 ft. during their attempt to reach Pinnacle Peak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Constable and Company, LTD., 1909. Large 8vo. Original green publisher's cloth. Pages: xv, 204, 92 illustrations, fold-out map of Nun-Kun Massif at rear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound in original green publisher's cloth. Stamped in black and gilt on cover and spine. Cover plate with mountain image. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-Library copy. Faded  white stamp on spine. Some chipping at spine edges. Binding stabilised with repair tape along front end paper crease. Three Ex-Libris plates on front end papers: Denver public library, The American Alpine Club, Paul F. Gabel. Collection number plate on FFEP near bottom corner. Maintains original tissue guards for plates. Denver public library stamp on titling. Otherwise, contents in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull title: \u003c\/strong\u003ePeaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun: A Record of Pioneer-Exploration and Mountaineering in the Punjab Himalaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eFrom the library of Warwick H. Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is large and\/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently on display in our Paddington store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fanny B. \u0026 William H. Workman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47735839981811,"sku":"1110002869167","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC05576.jpg?v=1757054080","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/peaks-and-glaciers-of-nun-kun-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}