Fellowes, P.F.M. and others First Over Everest: The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933 London: John Lane, 1934 A book of exceptional interest, being the account by Air Commodore Fellowesof the first airplane flights over Mount Everest, on April 3 and April 19, 1933. The flight project--an extensive one--was underwritten by Dame Lucy Houston, and the book is dedicated to her. SHE INSCRIBED THIS COPY FOR THE PRINCE OF WALES: "Our Prince of Wales / Whatever ails / Through storms & gales / Loves us with a love that / Never fails! / Christmas 1934 / Lucy Houston". The flights were made in a Westland P.V.3, an experimental biplane with the ability to fold its wings for ship's stowage; the various cameras were state of the art, and the results, displayed in this book, are exceptional (MOUNTAINEERING) Fifth impression. 8vo. Illustrated with folding charts and numerous plates, one of which is in 3-D, to be viewed with lenses contained in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Original blue cloth, a fine copy. FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE DUKE OF WINDSOR. Neate 260 Price: USD 2,250.00 other currencies   order no. 22282    inquire

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