Hunt (John). The ascent of Everest. London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1953. In-8°, blue half-chagrin, spine ribbed, gilt fillets and title to spine (Period binding). First edition, illustrated with black and colour photographs and drawings and sketches in the text. Signed by 13 members of the expedition. In order of signature: John Hunt, Michael Westmacott, Michael Ward, Charles Wylie, George Lowe, George Band, Wilfrid Noyce, Tom Bourdillon, Charles Evans, Edmund Hillary, Griffith Pugh, Tom Stobart and in the right-hand margin Alfred Gregory. Missing are James Morris and, of course, the Sherpas, led by Tenzing. Account of the first ascent of Everest. Enclosed is a copy of the Times article of 2 June 1953 announcing Hillary and Tenzing's arrival at the summit of Everest. Perret, 2304 - Neate H135 - Yakushi H269 - ACL p. 161