Search Results: Mountaineering from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY McGraw-Hill , 1971. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremities, but a little heavier at the heel of the backstrip, which actually shows slightly loss due to rubbing wear; faint thumbing and soiling to the ourside edges; the binding remains square and secure; the text clean. DJ shows only modest wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing; faint soiling to the white background field at the lower rear face; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a little reading and shelving wear and with a clean text in a lightly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 334pp. Fold-out Map of the Ascent course at the rear free endpaper. Hardback with DJ. In 1970, Chris Bonington and his now-legendary team of mountaineers were the first climbers to tackle a big… Read More

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2015. Paperback Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. 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 a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches), 445 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 26.5 ounces. Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2013. Paperback Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. 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 a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 1.15 inches), 607 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 35 ounces. Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Niwot, CO University Press of Colorado, 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1998), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to 's customary practice at the time of publication. Fine in Fine DJ: Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches). xiii, 208 pages.Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 4.3 ounces.… Read More

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books, 1997. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. Flat SIGNED BY AUTHOR at the half-title page. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: there is a very superficial scuff at the bottom edge near the corner tip and the upper rear corner has been extremely mildly bumped; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 190pp. Foreward by Royal Robbins. Profusely illustrated with brilliant Photography by Galen Rowell, Bill Hatcher, and Beth Wald. Hardback with DJ. Big Walls offers a unique view into a world of extraordinary high adventure, in which fiercely driven climbers scale the highest and most beautiful rock faces on the planet. In this book, renowned climber Paul Piana vividly recounts his and longtime climbing partner Todd Skinner's… Read More

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2001. Paperback First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Could easily pass for 'New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). 251 pages. Weight: 17.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. Black Canyon's routes and rich climbing history will be revealed to active climbers and armchair mountaineers. Describes the area's many routes. Brings alive the flavor, history and character of this primordial canyon. Over twenty essays & numerous photographs from pioneering climbers' insights and passionate reflections.

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2001. Paperback First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. First Edition Paperback Original [2001]; unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows very faint soiling at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT an Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). 251 pages. Weight: 17.3 ounces. Trade Paperback. Black Canyon's routes and rich climbing history will be revealed to active climbers and armchair mountaineers. Describes the areas many routes. Brings alive the flavor, history and character of this primordial canyon. Over twenty essays & numerous photographs from pioneering climbers' insights and passionate reflections. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1976. Hardcover First Edition USA [1976], so stated. First Edition USA [1976], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows a very faint patch of blanching to the cream-toned cloth over boards at the upper corner of the front panel, probably due to exposure to moisture; just a tick of wear to the lower corner of same; the text block is somewhat cocked within square boards; else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a coffee stain - or perhaps some other sort fo dampstain - at top edge of the front panel; mild overall rubbing; else flawless; the price is… Read More

Boulder, CO Mark Rolofson: Free West Rock Guides, 1999. Paperback Fourth Edition [1999]. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. Squarish 8vo. 65 pages. Fourth Edition [1999]. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Seattle, WA The Mountaineers Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition [2003], so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers. First Edition [2003], so stated. Fine in Wraps: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There appears to have been an inscription written in pencil at the title page, which has been pretty effectively ereased. Else, free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6.9 x 0.55 inches). 221 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 0.3 ounces. Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1980. Hardcover First Edition [1980]; Second printing. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the outside edges; mild rubbing to the panels; the blue background field of the backstrip is very lightly sunned (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible). The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 8.7 x 0.55 inches). viii, 125 pages. Liberally illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams in black & white. Weight: 1 pound, 12 ounces. First Edition [1980]; Second printing. Hardback: Pictorial Paper over Boards. No DJ 'as issued'.

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a barely discernible crease near the lower rear corner and the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly 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 a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). 269 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and climbing maps in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 18.7 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Paperback. This addendum to the original " Colorado Bouldering "… Read More

Crooked Lane, 2010. Paperback First Edition [2010], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 245 pages. Photography by Mike Poe. First Edition [2010], unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS.

New York, NY McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985. Hardcover First Edition (1985); First Printing, unstated, but indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1985); First Printing, unstated, but indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only a minute stain at the bottom edge of the front board (not the panel itself, but the bottom edge); else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Virtually "As New". The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches). xii, 187 pages.… Read More

Seattle, WA Mountaineers Books, May 1987. Paperback Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; two tiny snags at the outside edges. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 216pp. Photography by Bob and Ira Spring. Maps by Gary Rands. Trade Paperback. Covers the following areas: Snoqualmie River--from the Confluence to Three Forks, South Fork Snoqualmieriver, Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, North Fork Snoqualmie River --via North Fork County road, Great Big Western Tree Farm--via Roads Beyond Spur 10 Gates,Great Big Western Tree Farm -- North of Tolt River, Skykomoish River -- Upstream to the Moraine, Skykomish River -- the Moraine and Above 216 pages including index. 

London, UK Chatto & Windus, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), unstated in accordance with C&W's customary practice. First Edition (1989), unstated but implied by the absence of subsequent printings noted, in accordance with C&W's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows the very mildest shelving wear along the bottom edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, extremely insignificant flaw. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

Boulder, CO The Colorado Mountain Club, 1971. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; barely discernible soiling. Binding perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 62pp. First Ed, unstated. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. [The First Fifty Years of Mountaineering in the Front Range by the Boulder Group of The Colorado Mountain Club].

Fort Collins, CO Above the Timber Press, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus; unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 110pp. Profusely illustrated with Photographs and Maps in Color. Gatefold Wraps: Trade Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Englewood, CO Hugo House Publishers, 2013. Hardcover First Edition (2013); so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (2013); so stated. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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 ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Still has that pleasant "New Book" scent. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.4 x 8.85 x 1.75 inches). 703 pages. Illustrated with tables, charts, maps, drawings in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 53.5 ounces. Hardcover: Pictorial Hard Boards. The most significant 370 Peak First Ascents as well as over 600 other types of first ascents on mountain faces and ridges.345 detailed listings of major… Read More

Helena, MT Falcon Publishing, 1993. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a faint shadow near the top of the backstrip and about an inch into both the panels at that point, where a sticker has been removed and pulled a slight bit of the paper's coloration. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 109pp. Liberally illustrated with maps and photographs in black and white. /(A Falcon guide). Trade Paperback. Bruce Grubbs has been hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing throughout the American West for more than 40 years. He participated in the technical first ascents of the last major summits to be climbed in the Grand Canyon, including Buddha Temple, Holy Grail Temple, the striking pinnacle at Comanche Point, Malgosa Crest, and Kwagunt Butte. Bruce has spent more than 400 days hiking in the Grand Canyon. He continues to enjoy long backpacking treks in the more… Read More