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Zurbriggen, Mattias; From the Alps to the Andes
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Being the Autobiography of a Mountain Guide Published T. Fisher Unwin, First Edition, 1899 A major part of the book is related to the Karakoram expedition in 1892 with Martin Conway and the expedition to New Zealand in 1894/5 with FitzGerald. It was on the Karakoram trip he met FitzGerald whom he impressed and FitzGerald hired him as his guide for the next five years. In New Zealand they intended to make the first ascent of Mount Cook, but local climbers, alarmed that their highest mountain might first be climbed by foreigners, climbed it a few days after FitzGerald's arrival. They made the first ascent of Mount Sefton, and with the New Zealander Jack Clarke (who had made the first ascent of Mount Cook), made first ascents of Mount Sealy, Mount Silberhorn, Mount Tasman and Mount Haidinger. Books are sold as is, including any faults, and have not been collated. This means pages, plates and maps have not been checked, and sets are not guaranteed complete unless stated. Edition, printing and signature details are given in good faith and are not guaranteed unless stated in the description. Items are offered on behalf of vendors, and many will show wear consistent with age. This may include foxing, toning, ex-library marks, inscriptions, loose bindings, odours, or dust jackets that are missing, damaged or not original. Photos form part of the description, and bidders should look at them carefully. We are happy to provide condition reports and will do everything we can to answer every request. Because of the size of this auction, we can't guarantee a report for requests received close to the sale. Please get in touch as early as possible. All sales are final, and no claims will be accepted for faults that were not described.
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