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We have just 100 copies of this extraordinary hard backed biography, signed by peter hillary, ed hillarys son. First edition of this classic account of the first ascent of mount everest. Hard choices by hillary rodham clinton, signed abebooks. Wonderful 1st edition copy of this historical this print has been rolled up in tube for many years signed by both the artist and sir edmund. Edmund hillary signed for sale in uk view 51 bargains. Edmund hillary was born on july 20, 1919, in auckland, new zealand, and took up mountain climbing.
British mountaineer sir edmund hillary signed copies of his books at stanfords book store in london. This copy signed by edmund hillary on the halftitle, and including photographic negatives five. Sir edmund hillary signed book from the ocean to the sky first man, along with sherpa tenzing norgay, to climb mount everest, explorer, adventurer, humanitarian, national hero of new zealand. Octavo, original wrappers, signed by edmund hillary on large circular sticker on first page of the book underneath the text of hillarys biographical details. Sir edmund hillary july 20, 1919 january 11, 2008, worldrenowned new zealand mountaineer notable for his historic summit of mount everest, authentic, autographed 11 x 14 inch glossy photograph. Sir edmund hillary provides the complete story of the first climbing of mount everest. Affectionate, but scrupulously fair, in edmund hillary a biography michael gill has gone further than anyone before to reveal the humanity of this remarkable man. High adventure by hillary, edmund and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sir edmund hillary was born in 1919 in auckland, new zealandsir edmund hillary was born in 1919 in auckland, new zealand, and served in the new zealand air force during world war i. See all books authored by edmund hillary, including high adventure. Edmund hillary rare books and first editions at bauman rare. Peter hillary, son of new zealand mountaineer edmund hillary attends a book signing for the conquest of everest book in london on may 29, 20, on the 60th anniversary of tenzing and. Hillary, june mulgrew mrs edmund hillary and roy pfeil, the.
Signed by sir edmund hillary on the signature page and on the certificate of authenticity, dated 24th, nov. Edmund hillary signed ltd cover sir edmund hillary signed book in this auction i am selling a ultracollectable and very rare signed book, either for yourself, or perhaps as a gift. Easton press books are the golden standard in the publishing industry, highly. On 29 may 1953, hillary and sherpa mountaineer tenzing. Sir edmund hillary signs a leatherbound collectors edition of his book view from the summit. Signed by hillary clinton on a specially boundin endpaper as hillary, with publishers small gilt autographed copy sticker to front cover. The conquest of everest edmund hillary first edition signed rare. The remarkable memoir by the first person to conquer everest, and more on. Edmund hillary signed photograph raptis rare books. Signed with best wishes ed hillary on the title page. Sir ed hillary just makes you tour the highest mountain in the world, just by sitting in your drawing room. High adventure 1955 1st uk ed hardcover dj near fine.
We have just 100 copies of this extraordinary hard backed biography, signed by peter hillary, ed hillary s son. The conquest of everest edmund hillary first edition. Edmund hillary a biography edmund hillary brands limited. This is the first printing of the first usa edition of high adventure by edmund hillary. Sir edmund percival hillary kg onz kbe 20 july 1919 11 january 2008 was a new zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist. This intimate and inspiring book tells the full story of sir edmund hillarys extraordinary life. A few very weary steps, a few whacks of the iceaxe and we were on the summit this excellently summed up the high adventure. Find great deals on ebay for sir edmund hillary and sir edmund hillary signed.
Large signed black and white photograph of edmund hillary, who on may 29, 1953, along with tenzing norgay, became. It is signed by wylie, noyce and hilary which, i wont say is common, but tenzig norgay rarely signed books occasionally you will see the others, with tenzigs signature on a bit of paper. He and sherpa guide tenzing norgay were the first people to climb mount everest. High adventure 2003 1955 leather bound hardcover new. The true story of the first ascent of everest, and view from the summit.
An original circa 1960s autograph book page, clearly signed in ink by edmund hillary. He spent his childhood in tuakau, a rural area just south of auckland where he went to the local primary school. In 1953, he and tibetan climber tenzing norgay were the first to reach the summit of mount everest. Also includes a certificate of authenticity issued by the easton press in 2003 that is signed by e. Ed hillary signature to attendance card secured within book. High adventure 1955 1st uk ed hardcover dj near fine signed by edmund hillary hillary, edmund chessler books rock climbing mountaineering exploration. Bookplate of american archaeologist watson smith, who, with his wife, was a personal friend of edmund hillary. Mountaineering product categories shafran collectibles. Signed by sir ed hillary on the limitation page, also includes certificate of authenticity.
Edmund hillary was born in auckland, new zealand, on july 20, 1919. Just 100 copies of this extraordinary hard backed book, edmund hillary a biography, signed by eds son peter, are available. Hillarys first book and climbing autobiography, recounting his 1953 everest expedition. But in 1953, edmund hillary and tenzing norgay stared into its dark eye and did not. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. I am excited to announce the launch of my first selfpublished book. Personally handsigned directly into the book by sir edmund hillary. Signed everest book up for auction in worcestershire bbc.
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