{"product_id":"everest-the-west-ridge-1st-edition-1964-signed","title":"Everest: The West Ridge 1st Edition (1965) (SIGNED)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge coffee-table format first-edition copies of Everest: The West Ridge. All copies I have are signed by both Tom Hornbein and Jim Whittaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of the 1963 American Expedition to Everest, which put Jim Whittaker on the summit via the now-standard South Col route, and Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld on top via the brand-new and rarely repeated West Ridge route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first edition copy from the Sierra Club is handsomely illustrated with large, full-color photographic plates, some of which were never reproduced in later editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have ten copies. All are signed by both Whittaker and Hornbein. The pictured dust jacket is the one in the worst condition. The book measures 10.5\"x14\" and weighs 4lbs 6 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dirtbag Dan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45011306872968,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/6765\/3768\/files\/D553CE17-7679-4EAB-9D57-B5E3BEC04EA8.jpg?v=1775686009","url":"https:\/\/dirtbagdan.com\/products\/everest-the-west-ridge-1st-edition-1964-signed","provider":"Dirtbag Dan Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}