[Rarebooks] FS: AT GRIPS WITH JANNU, an account of the most difficult Himalayan climb of the time

[Charles Agvent]

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FRANCO,  Jean  and TERRAY, Lionel. AT GRIPS  WITH  JANNU.  London:
Victor  Gollancz  Ltd 1967. First Edition. Translated from the  French
by  Hugh  Merrick.  Illustrated with photographs. An  account  of  the
French  ascent  of Jannu in 1962, the most difficult  Himalayan  climb
accomplished  up  to  that  time.  Fine in  lightly  worn,  Near  Fine
dustwrapper.                                                   $100.00

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