Central Asia and Tibet : towards the holy city of Lassa. Vol. 1
1903, First Edition. London : Hurst and Blackett. Good copy in the original gilt-illustrated burgundy cloth boards, now lightly scuffed and gently sun-toned to the front margins and the spine. Corners bumped, endbands somewhat worn. Text edges foxed, with the interior remaining strong and clean. Folded matter remains crisp. A well-preserved example overall. Item #480695
Physical description; xvii, 608 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, 4 folded maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Translated from the Swedish by J. T. Bealby, originally published as "Asien: Tusen mil på okända vägar." Recounts Hedin's 6,000-mile journey through Central Asia and Tibet, 1899-1902. Subjects; Asia, Central Description and travel. Tibet Description and travel.
Price: €125.00