Hodder and Stoughton, Auckland, NZ, 1973. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾ tall. The story of an unsuccessful bid to climb Everest's South West face in 1972. Numerous colour and B&W photos and a fold-out map. Bound in blue leatherette, book is in very good condition with minor rubbing on bottom edge. Dust jacket has sunned spine and some chipping at top of spine.