Author Heinrich Harrer was part of the first ascent team, along with Fritz Kasparek, Ludwig Vorg, and Anderl Heckmair. They started as two independent ropes but ended up joining together in the middle of the face.
This copy is signed by Heckmair in strong black marker. At the time of the Eiger climb in 1938, Heckmair, 32, was the oldest and most experienced of the group. The route is now often referred to as the "Heckmair Route", or the "1938 Route".
Hardcover UK first edition, graded near fine by Michael Chessler. Dust jacket complete with one small tear on top, protected in mylar Brodart cover. Contains one small library stamp on pastedown, ownership inscription on top edge of front end-paper, and signature by Heckmair on the title page. Slight bleedthrough (a couple small dots) from Heckmair's pen to the table of contents. No foxing. Fold-out photograph of the North Face is present in the back, with route and prominent features labeled.
