December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #342:

Sir Edmund Hillary ''High Adventure'' Signed -- ''...it is...not hard to find a man who will adventure for the sake of a dream or one who will search, for the pleasure of searching...''

Sir Edmund Hillary signed ''High Adventure.'' Easton Press: Norwalk, CT: 2003. The world famous adventurer signs upon the signature page, ''Ed Hillary''. Hillary's fascinating memoir about man's first ascent of the world's highest peak is a mountaineering classic. This Collector's Edition displays burgundy leather boards, gilt edges and a gold embossed illustration of Hillary's own coat of arms. The book measuring 6.25'' x 9.5'' is in fine condition. Includes the COA from Easton Press.