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Spine Quote: "Courage and Precision"
Signed and inscribed by Fritz Wiessner to Steve Komito: "To Steve with my best wishes
Issue 2: November 1975 (Jim Bridwell/ El Cap cover)
Although the cover is horizontal
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1865: The Golden Age of Mountaineering by Giles Modica (2016) Scotland Spine Quote: "Courage and Precision"In translation from French. This is a large, heavy book (4 lbs!) which aims to illustrate the early history and culture of mountaineering in Europe. 1865 was the year Edward Whymper and his team of local guides triumphed on the Matterhorn only to be beset by tragedy on the way down, when their rope snapped, and four of the seven climbers fell to their deaths. This milestone ascent is considered by many to mark the beginning of modern alpine climbing