Rock Climbs in the Verdon: An Introduction

Milnthorpe, Cumbria, UK: Cicerone Press. Very Good+. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. First Edition (1988) , unstated. No subsequent printings listed. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows some superficial scratches to the front panel and a slight waviness to the book; very light wear to the extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.85 x 4.6 x 0.25 inches). Liberally illustrated with climbing maps and duotone photographs. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. This little guide is meant to complement the existing guides to the area, offering a different approach to the route descriptions. Topos are great, but occasionally one word is worth a thousand pictures. English-style route notes can save precious holiday time in pin-pointing abseils, locating starts, unusual pitches, and quality. It is written especially for those who are first-time visitors to the area. All the route descriptions were written immediately after an ascent and most rely on a consensus achieved by discussion concerning several such ascents. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 56 pages .