Search Results: Outdoor Skills from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY McGraw-Hill , 1971. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows just a touch of wear to extremities, but a little heavier at the heel of the backstrip, which actually shows slightly loss due to rubbing wear; faint thumbing and soiling to the ourside edges; the binding remains square and secure; the text clean. DJ shows only modest wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing; faint soiling to the white background field at the lower rear face; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a little reading and shelving wear and with a clean text in a lightly worn DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 334pp. Fold-out Map of the Ascent course at the rear free endpaper. Hardback with DJ. In 1970, Chris Bonington and his now-legendary team of mountaineers were the first climbers to tackle a big… Read More

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2015. Paperback Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches), 445 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 26.5 ounces. Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2013. Paperback Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 1.15 inches), 607 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 35 ounces. Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Personal Library Publishers, 1980. Hardcover First Edition [1980], unstated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: mild rubbing to the panels. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 7.15 x 0.9 inches). 272 pages. Decorated Endpapers. Embossed designs at front face with Gilt titles at backstrip. Weight: 1 pound, 10.5 ounces. First Edition [1980], unstated. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 2001. Paperback First Edition (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Paperback Original. First Edition (2001), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Paperback Original. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows the barest hint of rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.6 x 0.35 inches). ix, 118 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs in color. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

San Francisco, CA Sierra Club Books, 1997. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. Flat SIGNED BY AUTHOR at the half-title page. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: there is a very superficial scuff at the bottom edge near the corner tip and the upper rear corner has been extremely mildly bumped; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 190pp. Foreward by Royal Robbins. Profusely illustrated with brilliant Photography by Galen Rowell, Bill Hatcher, and Beth Wald. Hardback with DJ. Big Walls offers a unique view into a world of extraordinary high adventure, in which fiercely driven climbers scale the highest and most beautiful rock faces on the planet. In this book, renowned climber Paul Piana vividly recounts his and longtime climbing partner Todd Skinner's… Read More

Boulder, CO Mark Rolofson: Free West Rock Guides, 1999. Paperback Fourth Edition [1999]. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. Squarish 8vo. 65 pages. Fourth Edition [1999]. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Seattle, WA The Mountaineers Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition [2003], so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers. First Edition [2003], so stated. Fine in Wraps: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There appears to have been an inscription written in pencil at the title page, which has been pretty effectively ereased. Else, free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6.9 x 0.55 inches). 221 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 0.3 ounces. Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers.

Boulder, CO Pruett Publishing Company, 1980. Hardcover First Edition [1980]; Second printing. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the outside edges; mild rubbing to the panels; the blue background field of the backstrip is very lightly sunned (the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible). The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.25 x 8.7 x 0.55 inches). viii, 125 pages. Liberally illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams in black & white. Weight: 1 pound, 12 ounces. First Edition [1980]; Second printing. Hardback: Pictorial Paper over Boards. No DJ 'as issued'.

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a barely discernible crease near the lower rear corner and the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). 269 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and climbing maps in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 18.7 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Paperback. This addendum to the original " Colorado Bouldering "… Read More

Crooked Lane, 2010. Paperback First Edition [2010], unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. 245 pages. Photography by Mike Poe. First Edition [2010], unstated. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS.

New York, NY Atlantic Monthly Press, 2002. Hardcover First Edition (2002), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA (2002), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.8 x 0.85 inches). 223 pages. Sparsely illustrated wiith duotone photographs. Language: English. Weight: 14.7 ounces. Hardback with DJ.  B000VYV3EC

Seattle, WA Mountaineers Books, May 1987. Paperback Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; two tiny snags at the outside edges. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 216pp. Photography by Bob and Ira Spring. Maps by Gary Rands. Trade Paperback. Covers the following areas: Snoqualmie River--from the Confluence to Three Forks, South Fork Snoqualmieriver, Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, North Fork Snoqualmie River --via North Fork County road, Great Big Western Tree Farm--via Roads Beyond Spur 10 Gates,Great Big Western Tree Farm -- North of Tolt River, Skykomoish River -- Upstream to the Moraine, Skykomish River -- the Moraine and Above 216 pages including index. 

London, UK Chatto & Windus, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), unstated in accordance with C&W's customary practice. First Edition (1989), unstated but implied by the absence of subsequent printings noted, in accordance with C&W's customary practice. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows the very mildest shelving wear along the bottom edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, extremely insignificant flaw. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library.… Read More

Boulder, CO The Colorado Mountain Club, 1971. Paperback First Ed, unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; barely discernible soiling. Binding perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 62pp. First Ed, unstated. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. [The First Fifty Years of Mountaineering in the Front Range by the Boulder Group of The Colorado Mountain Club].

Fort Collins, CO Above the Timber Press, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus; unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 110pp. Profusely illustrated with Photographs and Maps in Color. Gatefold Wraps: Trade Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Helena, MT Falcon Publishing, 1993. Hardcover First Edition, so stated. First Edition, so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a faint shadow near the top of the backstrip and about an inch into both the panels at that point, where a sticker has been removed and pulled a slight bit of the paper's coloration. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 109pp. Liberally illustrated with maps and photographs in black and white. /(A Falcon guide). Trade Paperback. Bruce Grubbs has been hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing throughout the American West for more than 40 years. He participated in the technical first ascents of the last major summits to be climbed in the Grand Canyon, including Buddha Temple, Holy Grail Temple, the striking pinnacle at Comanche Point, Malgosa Crest, and Kwagunt Butte. Bruce has spent more than 400 days hiking in the Grand Canyon. He continues to enjoy long backpacking treks in the more… Read More

Harrisburg, PA Military Service Press, 1946. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities; former owners' names at the front pastedown endpaper; slight spine lean. Binding remains square and secure; text clean. DJ shows fairly heavy wear; some loss to chipping and rubbing at extremities; moderate soiling at the rear panel; price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a sturdy, presentable copy in a somewhat tatty DJ, but possessing a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 339pp. Introduction and Notes by the Editor. Hardback with DJ. Chapters by Charles Sheldon, Theodore Roosevelt, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Daniel Barringer, George Sears, Frederick Selous.

Munich, Germany Steinbach Sprechende Bucher, 2004. Audio Book: CDs. 4 Compact Discs in Like New condition, housed in a clear plastic jewel case, in Very Near Fine condition, showing only the mildest rubbing. Liner notes present and in Like New condition. Overall, Virtually "As New". However, if there was originally a cardstock slip cover, it is no longer present. Audio Book: CDs.

Cochebamba, La Paz, Bolivia Editorial Los Amigos del Libro, 1996. Paperback Second Edition (1996) Revised & Enlarged. Second Edition (1996) Revised & Enlarged. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to extremities with some creasing near the upper front corner tip and some stress creases near the front hinge; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, carefully-used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches). 218 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated, mostly with duotone photographs, but a few in color. Maps, including… Read More