Highpointers Foundation Silent Auction
A fundraising event to benefit the Highpointers Foundation
What:
Annapurna – Maurice Herzog |
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Herzog’s classic book about the first conquest of an 8,000 meter peak in 1950.
This is the most iconic narrative in mountaineering literature, and the first to become a bestseller.
The French team discovered the approach to Annapurna and, with great difficulty and drama, made the first ascent.
Annapurna was not climbed again until 1970. |
When:
April 20th —>
4:00 pm MDT Sept 1st, 2016
How:
Incremental bids must be at least $20 higher than the previous bid.
The high bidder on the last day wins, and has 1 week to submit payment.
Who:
Anyone can participate.
Where:
The book will be sent via registered mail.
Why:
All proceeds benefit the Highpointers Foundation.
The amount donated is tax deductible beyond the ordinary value of the book; consult your tax professional. |
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A rare signed hardcover edition!
Herzog, who lost most of his fingers and toes on the climb,
signed his books with great difficulty.
Herzog died on December 13, 2012, at age 93, and this book became even more valuable.
The dust jacket is in Fair-Good shape. This is the US Edition - 3rd printing in 1953.
The book was first published in 1952 in France, the UK, and the USA.
This is one of the best selling mountaineering books of all time! |
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THE AUCTION
⇒ Ends 4:00 pm MDT September 1, 2016 ⇐ |
Bidder |
Bid time and Date |
Bid Amount |
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Norm Michaels - WINNING BID! |
15:01 September 1, 2016 |
$540 |
Dennis Gregory |
22:59 August 31, 2016 |
$520 |
Norm Michaels |
17:57 August 29, 2016 |
$500 |
Ados Crane |
04:22 August 28, 2016 |
$470 |
Norm Michaels |
12:57 August 14, 2016 |
$450 |
Jim Glaze |
03:57 July 23, 2016 |
$400 |
Norm Michaels |
00:40 June 29, 2016 |
$375 |
Dennis Gregory |
02:50 June 18, 2016 |
$340 |
Jim Glaze |
03:20 May 9, 2016 |
$320 |
Starting Bid |
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$300 |
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Our thanks to ChesslerBooks.com for this rare book! |
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