1st Edition 1959. Signed presentation inscription and photo from Mike Banks to fellow climber and companion on many climbs John Slle Smith. Mike Banks who made the first ascent of Rakoposhi with Tom Patey via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route in 1958. Both men suffered from frostbite during the accent. Rakoposhi is the only mountain in the world with more than 5,000 metres height between base camp and the summit. Michael Edward Borg Banks MBE 1922-2013 was a British soldier, adventurer, climber and author.[1.Book is very good++ and bright. The wrapper is very good++ and bright. Price clipped