1993 FIRST PRINTING of FIRST Edition.
SIGNED (no inscription) by Roskelley on title page.
Original red boards, gilt lettering spine.
The book is in fine condition with no previous owner marks or writing on any pages, clean covers, no fading, no foxing, solid binding.
The original dust jacket is clean and bright, light rubbing spine ends and tips of corners, no tears, original printed price still present on lower rear flap corner.
The book measures 236mm tall x 15cm, and has 223 pages, 24 b/w & 32 color photos, chronology of major climbs, glossary.
Roskelley's climbing autobiography (selected climbs and some non-climbing stories about character).
Includes accounts of Dhaulagiri, Everest, Pamirs, Uli Biaho (Karakoram), & Makalu West Pillar (2nd ascent, 1st lightweight).
PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM BOOK OFFERED.