NY: Dutton, 1954. First US edition, first prnt. Translated by Richard Graves. Introduction by Peter Fleming. Black and white photographs. Inscribed by Harrer in English and Tibetan on the recto of the page of the photograph of the Dalai Lama’s mother. “To Mrs. Fisher with best wishes from H. Harrer Denver, Nov. 1954.” Beginning toning on the spine cloth ends, some pages with a paperclip impression and offsetting from laid-in newsprint, Fisher’s address label on the front pastedown which has been lined out with her name in ink below it; dustjacket is lacking the front flap, chips at spine ends, front panel bottom corner, three inch closed tear on the reaf flap fold, tape reinforcement on the rear panel bottom edge. Tight copy in Good condition in a Good dustjacket with an archival cover… Inscribed & Dated by Author. First Edition. Hardcovers. Good/Good. 8vo – over 7¾” – 9¾” tall.
