Fifty Years of Expeditions in the Death Zone. 50 years of Expeditions in the Death Zone.
Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal's first ascent on June 3, 1950, this book discusses the history of the mountain, inlcuding the first ascent, subsequent expeditions, and author Reinhold Messner's own climbs on the mountain.
This copy is flat-signed on the title page by both Reinhold Messner AND Maurice Herzog. The book is in fine condition, with no marks or flaws besides the signatures. The dust jacket is perfect, not price-clipped, and in a mylar Brodart.
