Author: BRYANT, ARTHUR; SQUIRE, SIR JOHN; FALLS, CYRIL; BURTON, MAURICE; ELLIOTT, CLARENCE;
Title: The Illustrated London News, July 26, 1952 - Swiss Everest Attempt / Photos of Helsinki (Finland) Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Description: London: The Illustrated London News & Sketch Ltd, 1952. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Karsh. Pages 121-160. Features: Unconquered Everest - the story of the Gallant Swiss attempt; Karsh one-page photo portrait of celebrated composer Dr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, O.M.; Heligoland stirs again - numerous photos, including bombing practice devastation; Three Atomic Spies and Their Betrayals - Fuchs, Pontecorvo and Nunn May; various photos of royals; maritime photos; the U.S. Navy's new rubber life raft; Photos of racing horse Tulyar; Dramatic photo of the U.S. Navy's jet aircraft the D 558 Skyrocket in flight; sports photos, including Bisley winner Major A.B. Kinnier-Wilson; Sandhurst Royal Military Academy; Great photos of opening ceremonies at the Helsinki Olympics, including wonderful centerfold photo of the American team entering the stadium; Secrets of the Whale; Photo of Gliding champion Mr. Philip Wills; Photos of F. Trueman, the young Yorkshire fast bowler; Rebuilding the Vienna opera house; Photos of ongoing repairs to the famous Bredon-Tithe-Barn near Tewkesbury; Five excellent photos of the nearly extinct Alpine Ibex in the Bavarian Alps; Legacy of Alexander the Great's invasion of India; Charles Keene art exhibition; Nice colour ad for Number Seven cigarettes on back cover shows sailing scene; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy.; Magazine; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Illustrated London News, July 26, 1952 - Swiss Evereset Attempt / Photos of Helsinki Olympic Opening Ceremonies Unconquered Everest - the story of the Gallant Swiss attempt; Karsh one-page photo portrait of celebrated composer Dr. Ralph Vaughan Willia. Good .

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