Coronation Everest

London: Faber and Faber, 1958.

First Edition. 8vo. pp 145, [1] Original blue cloth with gilt title to spine, with the excellent dust-jacket, slightly chipped at ends of spine and with one short, closed tear at bottom edge of the front panel, with the wraparound promotional band recommending it by the Book Society. Frontispiece portrait of the author and seven photographic plates. A near fine copy. Morris went on the first successful ascent of Everest as Special Correspondent for The Times. The book focuses on the author's role in covering the event, and his efforts to be the first to break the news.