The autobiography of Tenzing. As told to James Ramsey Ullman.
This is a 1955 UK reprint (2nd impression) of Tenzing Norgay's memoir, published in the USA under the title Tiger of the Snows. It is signed and dated (5/3/56) by Tenzing Norgay on the front free endpaper (first page of the book).
Overall the book is in pretty rough shape. Let's run through it. On the book itself: with stains on front board and spine; sun fading to spine; suspected repair to spine (it appears at least glued, possibly reinforced in some other manner); wear to all corners; several small holes in the cloth covering boards (at wear points - corners, top & bottom of spine); slight slant to spine; former owner name written in pen below Tenzing signature (ANGLAHMU); foxing to front free endpaper; minor toning throughout text block. Dust jacket is mostly complete, but missing a ~1 inch section on bottom of back cover and back inside flap. Some tears and chips missing at common wear points - corners and bends. NOT price-clipped (Price reads "18/- Net"). Dust jacket encased in a protective mylar sleeve. Some foxing visible on back of jacket, but front image is unaffected. “Autographed copy” sticker is affixed to the brodart, not the jacket itself.
Despite all those flaws the book remains readable and handleable. It was likely someone's prized possession and has been well-loved. I encourage you to take it off my hands and treat it in the same way - with affection but not fear of ruination.
Hardcover, 320 pages with four color and 45 black and white photographic plates.
