Seven Years in Tibet [Leather Bound, Signed By the Author]
Harrer, Heinrich
- Publisher: Easton Press
- Date published: 2004
Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2004. [2004] SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR IN THE BOOK AND ON THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENCITY. Brown Genuine Leather Binding, featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 329 pages. Three raised ridges (hubs) on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers: Satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Scratches and one small ding to gilt from filing book on bookshelf, else overall Fine, never read. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. SOME COMPETITORS ONLINE SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE NEW OR FINE BUT HAVE BEEN READ. THIS BOOK IS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND NEVER READ. IN GIFT-GIVING CONDITION. Written by Austrian mountaineer and Nazi SS sergeant Heinrich Harrer, the book recounts Harrer's real-life experiences in Tibet between 1934 and 1951 during World War II and the period before Communist Chinese People's Liberation Army began the Battle of Chamdo in 1950. It covers his escape with companion Peter Aufschnaiter, from a British internment camp in India. A collectible, signed leather book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Signed by the Author. Leather. Fine.
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