Eternal Himalaya, Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia — 1st Edition

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Eternal Himalaya, Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia — 1st Edition

Name: Eternal Himalaya, Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6323
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Publication: New Delhi, Interprint, 1982

Formatting: 4to, pp. 208.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains exceptionally sharp and firmly bound, presenting tightly with no leaning to the spine or weakness at the hinges. The dark brown textured boards are wonderfully clean, entirely free from any notable shelf-wear, corner bumping, or rubbing. Both the blind-stamped floral margins and the central gilt mountain vignette are exceptionally crisp, with the tooling remaining bright and entirely unoxidised. The text block edges show only the faintest hint of natural, uniform age-toning appropriate for its vintage, while the internal pages remain impressively bright, crisp, and clean. A neat previous ownership signature, dated 1984, rests unobtrusively on the front free endpaper, not detracting from the book's overall excellent preservation. The accompanying dust jacket is present and well-preserved, exhibiting only very mild edge-wear.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce first edition, first printing of Major Ahluwalia’s homage to the Himalayas, published in India. The volume is notably enhanced by the inclusion of the complete text and accompanying plates from Lieutenant George Francis White's renowned 19th-century travelogue, Views in India, Chiefly Among the Himalaya Mountains. The book's binding is particularly striking, featuring deep, tactile blind-stamped borders that frame a brilliant gilt centerpiece, intended to mimic the classic aesthetic of Victorian antiquarian bindings.

While copies occasionally circulate within the Indian and American domestic markets, this title remains notably uncommon in the UK, especially in such sharply preserved, collector-grade condition.

A profound and visually striking tribute to one of the world's most formidable mountain ranges, Eternal Himalaya marries modern mountaineering reverence with colonial-era exploration. Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia, a legendary Indian mountaineer and Everest summiteer, curates a sweeping historical and geographical portrait of the region. By seamlessly integrating the complete 19th-century accounts and majestic landscape plates of Lt. George Francis White into his own narrative, Ahluwalia bridges the centuries, offering readers a timeless expedition into the sacred, snow-capped peaks and hidden valleys of the Himalayas.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Major H. P. S. Ahluwalia

Book Publisher: Interprint

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 208

Book Publication Year: 1982

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: New Delhi, India

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