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Zustand: Wie neu. appr. 1.400 pages in 4 Volumes neu / Modernes Schriftbild / Carried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian Government With descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. Lorimer Appendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. Thomson / Volume 1: XXXX, 548 pages, illustrations: 1-288 Volume 2: XII, pages: 549 - 1160, figures: 289-505 Volume 3: XII pages, 137 plates, 59 plans, partly coloured and folded Volume 4: VIII pages, 52 coloured maps Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 7950 30,5 x 22,4 und 44,3 x 30,5 cm, gebundene Ausgabe Faksimile-Reprint der Ausgabe von 1928 London, Clarendon Press.

Hard Cover. Zustand: F. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. First Thus. F/VG. 8vo. original black cloth gilt in dustwrapper (edges a little rubbed, with trifling tears in corners); pp. xxii, 292 (last blank), with 8 illustrations & a map. A near fine copy.

Reprint. Vols. 1 & 2 (2 vols text); vols. 3 & 4 (2 vols. plates/plans) (vols. 2 and 3. in modern reprint smaller format); vol. 5 (1 vol. map); Complete in 5 vols. 4to/Royal 8vo. 59 plans, 138 plates including some folding, 4 colour plates, 505 large pictures of geographical and historical descriptions (in modern reprint volume), 51 folding maps as per contents listing. All except modern reprint vols. in bright gilt lettered red cloth, with chipped d/ws., modern reprint vols. 2 and 3 in half leather with original d/w. to vol. 3. loosely inserted. The reports of the author's third great Central Asian Expedition of 1913-16, when he rediscovered the ancient silk route from the passage land of westernmost China across the Tarim basin to the uppermost reaches of the Oxus and to Iran and Hindukush valleys. During his explorations he unearthed numerous long buried sites and excavated Khara-Khoto. Additional postage may be neccessary US$256.

Hardcover. First Edition. Folio, three volumes of four (lacking the final volume of maps). In Very Good condition. Bound in publisher's original red cloth with gilt titling and ornamentation to spines and boards. Light plus bumping and fraying to corners of boards; light bumping to heads and tails of spines. Surfaces of boards with light general shelf wear and marking. Text blocks lightly age toned with some wear to lower fore edge corner of first volume. Moderate plus wear to folder containing maps in first volume; the four maps within in Very Good condition, with minor splitting along creases in the largest map. CONTENTS: Volume I: Text (xxxix, [1], 547, [1] pages). -- Volume II: Text (xii, [1], 550-1159, [1] pages). -- Volume III: Plates & Plans (xi, [1], cxxxvii plates, 59 plans). [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates.] SW Consignment. Shelved in Room A Oversized. Sir Aurel Stein [1862-1943] was an Hungarian-British archaeologist, geographer and ethnographer best known for his extensive explorations of Central Asia between 1900 and 1930. His work transformed contemporary European understandings of the history of Central Asia, and he collaborated extensively with other scholars to further develop western understandings of the region, its geography, its archaeology, and its linguistic and art history. Innermost Asia was the comprehensive, scholarly report he produced of his second expedition to Central Asia (1906-1908). He also wrote shorter books and articles about his expeditions, lacking the contributions of other scholars, for general readership. 1388488. Special Collections.

Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo, xxiv, 342, [2] pages, with 147 illustrations, eight of which are folding. In Very Good condition. Bound in original red cloth with gilt titling to spine and gilt embossed ornament to front board. Minor shelf wear. Some scratching and rubbing to boards. Bumping to spine and corners. Top edge of textblock gilt. Some foxing to bottom and fore edge. Interior pages clean. PH consignment. Shelved in Case 8 1/2. 1373740. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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First edition of the account of the three very important explorations by the Hungarian-born archaeologist Marc Aurel Stein's (1862-1943) and of his researches carried out in Chinese Turkistan and adjacent parts of innermost Asia in 1900-1901, 1906-1908 and 1913-1914. Stein travelled through Pamirs, Khotan and Niya to Dunhuang, Suchou, Turfan and Kashgar to Samaskand and the northern and southern silk roads. In the present work, he describes his archeological and topographical discoveries, by showing artefacts like documents, art objects and describing buildings and landscapes (all illustrated with the photographic illustrations), showing the eastern and western influences. Highly interesting summary of this important archeological expedition to Chinese Turkistan and its adjacent areas.With the bookplate of Louise Maxwell Scott on the front paste-down and another owner's inscription dated March 1991 and the bookplate of A. Constable Maxwell on the first free endpaper. Untrimmed, in very good condition. With a coloured frontispiece, a coloured map and 147 photographic illustrations of among others documents, art and views (some folding). Pages: xxiv, 342, [2] pp.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Très bon. Edition originale. [1928] COMPLET SET. 4 vol. gds in-4° ; [Text]-XXXIX-547 pp., très nbses reprod. photographiques h.-t. [1-288]/XII-de la p. 549 à la p. 1159, très nbses reprod. photographiques h.-t. [289-505]/[Plates]-XI-137 planches h.-t. [I-CXXXVII] & [Plans]-59 plans [1-59]/[Maps]-1 carte repliée non ch. [Index Map]-4 cartes repliées non ch. [A-B-C-D]-47 cartes repliées [1-47], demi-chagrin rouge, dos à nerfs joliment orné, titre or, fleurons or, palette or, plat toile d époque couleur brique illustrée or, filets à froid d end. et titre or avec fleuron sur les plats, étui moderne, rel. uniforme de l éditeur, bel exemplaire. Yakushi, Catalogue of the Himalayan Literature, S 720. Yuan, China in Western Literature, p. 658. Édition originale complète. Elle est illustrée de 505 reproductions photographiques hors texte, 59 plans hors texte, 137 planches hors texte et 52 cartes repliées dans un portefeuille. FIRST COMPLETE EDITION. VERY GOOD SET.

Hard Cover. Zustand: F-. No Jacket. First Edition. 8vo. original brown cloth gilt, teg, others uncut (occ. spots in text, else clean & bright throughout; lacks dustwrapper); pp. xxiv, 342 + [2 (original pub. advts, last colophon], with colour frontispiece,147 illustrations (inc. panoramas] & a colour folding map. Heavy item (1.8 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. An excellent copy, about fine.

-XXXX, 548 pages-With 288 illustration --- Aurel Stein:Innermost AsiaDetailed report of exploration in Central Asia, Kann-Su and Eastern IranCarried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian GovernmentWith descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. LorimerVolume 1: TextAppendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. Thomson Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückenprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Das dekorative Originaltitelblatt wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 30,5 x 22,4 cm.

-XII, pages: 549 - 1160-Figures: 289 - 505 --- Aurel Stein:Innermost AsiaDetailed report of exploration in Central Asia, Kann-Su and Eastern IranCarried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian GovernmentWith descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. LorimerVolume 2: TextAppendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. Thomson Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückenprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Das dekorative Originaltitelblatt wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 30,5 x 22,4 cm.

-XII, 137 plates-With 59 plans, partly coloured and 1 folded --- Aurel Stein:Innermost AsiaDetailed report of exploration in Central Asia, Kann-Su and Eastern IranCarried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian GovernmentWith descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. LorimerVolume 3: Plates and plansAppendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. Thomson Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückenprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Das dekorative Originaltitelblatt wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 30,5 x 22,4 cm.

- VIII pages-With 52 coloured maps --- Aurel Stein:Innermost AsiaDetailed report of exploration in Central Asia, Kann-Su and Eastern IranCarried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian GovernmentWith descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. LorimerVolume 4: MapsAppendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. Thomson Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückenprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Das dekorative Originaltitelblatt wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- Quer Folio (30,5 x 45,7).

One volume comprising six issues. 8vo (23.4 x 15 cm). pp. viii+575. Quarter pale blue buckram over marbled boards, titles and date to spine gilt. Numerous photographic illustrations throughout. A very good copy. Contents include: No. 1. January 1925. Prestage, 'The Fourth Centenary of the Death of Vasco da Gama'; Hingston, 'Physiological Difficulties in the Ascent of Mount Everest'; Hilton-Simpson, 'People of the Aures Massif'; 'Basden', 'Notes on the Ibo Country, S. Nigeria'; Davison, 'Japanese Earthquake of 1 September 1923'; 'The Mount Everest Film of 1924'; Edmonds, 'Two Ancient Monuments in S. Kurdistan'; 'Memorial to Mungo Park and Richard Lander'; 'Notes on the Ross Sea'. Maps: Map of Prismatic Compass Traverses in Onitsha Province. No. 2. February 1925. Cree, 'Yugoslav-Hungarian Boundary Commission'; Cheesman, 'The Deserts of Jafura and Jabrin'; Williamson, 'Irrigation in the Indo-Gangetic Plain'; King, 'The Dakhla-Owenat Road'; 'The Tercentenary of Common Logarithms'; H. G. L., 'Geophysics in the United States: Review'. Maps: Sketch-map to illustrate paper on the Yugoslav-Hungarian Boundary Commission; Map of Routes between 'Oqair and Jabrin Oasis in Eastern Nejd. No. 3. March 1925 Hingston', 'Animal Life at High Altitudes'; Wright,' 'The Ross Barrier and the Mechanism of Ice Movement'; Gould, 'The First Sighting of the Antarctic Continent'; Wilson, 'The Delta of the Shatt al 'Arab and Proposals for Dredging the Bar'; 'Dr. Hamilton Rice on the Rio Branco'; Reynolds, 'Place-Names in Siankiang'; E. H., 'The "Columbian" World-Map in the Bibliothèque Nationale'; 'The Ossendowski Controversy: Review'; C. F. C., 'Carte du Monde au Millionieme: Review'; Lamb, The History and Constitution of the Earth: Review'. Maps: Chart of Bransfield's Track in the Antarctic. No. 4. April 1925. Bruce and Northey, 'Nepal'; Craster, 'Photo-Mechanical Processes of Map Production'; Lenox-Conyngham, 'The Great Barrier Reef'; Parkinson, 'The North-Western Extension of the Jubaland Plain and the Drainage of the Upper Nile'; 'The Geographical Work of the Canadian Arctic Expedition'; Forde, 'Irrigation in South Africa'; Davies, 'Recent Advances in Isostasy: Review'. Maps: Sketch-map of Nepal, to illustrate paper by General Bruce and Major Northey; Map to illustrate the paper on the North-West Extension of the Jubaland Plain; Sketch-map to illustrate paper on Irrigation in South Africa'. No. 5. May 1925. Stein, 'Innermost Asia: its Geography as a Factor in History'; Oldham, 'The Portolan Maps of the Rhône Delta'; 'Lord Curzon of Kedleston'; Maunsell, 'The Land of Elam'; D. B., 'Variations in the Level of Lake Nyasa in Relation to Sunspot Frequency'; W. H. A. W., 'The Population of India: Review'. Maps: Map of the Lop Desert and adjacent parts of the Tarim Basin to illustrate paper by Sir Aurel Stein. No. 6. June 1925. Stein, 'Innermost Asia: its Geography as a Factor in History'; Vening, 'The Determination of Gravity at Sea in a Submarine'; E. G., 'The International Geographical Congress at Cairo'; Balfour, 'The Riddle of the Pacific: Review'; Holmes, 'Radioactivity and Earth History'. Maps: Map of Chinese Turkistan and adjacent parts of Central Asia and Kansu, to illustrate paper by Sir Aurel Stein.

-Volume 1: XXXX, 548 pages, illustrations: 1-288-Volume 2: XII, pages: 549 - 1160, figures: 289-505-Volume 3: XII pages, 137 plates, 59 plans, partly coloured and folded-Volume 4: VIII pages, 52 coloured maps  --- Aurel Stein:Innermost AsiaDetailed report of exploration in Central Asia, Kann-Su and Eastern IranCarried out and described under the orders of H. M. Indian GovernmentWith descriptive lists of Antiques by F. H. Andrews and F. M. G. LorimerAppendices by: J. Allen, E. Benveniste, A. H. Francke, L. Giles, R. L. Hobson, T. A. Joyce, S. Konow, A. von LeCoq, W. Lentz, S. Lévi, H. Maspero, F. E. Pargiter, R. Smith, W. J. Sollas, R. C. Spiller, F. W. Thomas, V. ThomsonVolume 1 - 4 Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückenprägung.Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen.Das dekorative Originaltitelblatt wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 30,5 x 22,4 und 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

First edition, first impression, in the scarce jacket. On Ancient Central-Asian Tracks details the findings of Stein's first three Central Asian expeditions and research undertaken between 1900 and 1916. This is an especially fresh copy of a work produced in the handsome style common to Stein's monographs. The work originated as a series of lectures given at Harvard University in December 1929. "The First Expedition had proved Stein to be as brilliantly effective a fieldworker as the Rajatarangini showed him to be a scholarly Orientalist - a pioneer in a vast new field of research; the Second, extending his investigations to Tun-Huang and the Aksai Chin, made him a hero and brought him knighthood; the Third, extending his field of operations still further into Mongolia on the east and Iran on the west gave substance to his role as 'Archaeological Explorer'" (Mirsky, p. 461). Howgego IV S65; Yakushi S338. Jeannette Mirsky, Sir Aurel Stein: Archaeological Explorer, 1998. Octavo. Coloured frontispiece with captioned tissueguard, 15 similar plates, 78 half-tone photographic plates, 8 extensive folding panoramas, folding colour map. Two pages of publisher's advertisements at end. Original reddish-brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt, front cover with embossed gilt roundel after Stein's personal emblem, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. With dust jacket. Two recent Japanese bookseller's tickets on front pastedown. Cloth a little rubbed but still bright, text and illustrations fresh: jacket price-clipped and lightly soiled, a few chips and closed tears: a near-fine copy in very good jacket.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: Bon. XXIV-342 pp. 1 carte. Londres, MacMillan and Co, 1933, in-8, XXIV-342 pp. 1 carte, Cartonnage éditeur de toile brune, Édition originale de ce récit de voyages effectués par Sir Aurel Stein (1862-1943), archéologue et explorateur britannique d'origine hongroise. Il est illustré de 147 figures hors texte, parfois dépliantes ou en couleurs, accompagnées des serpentes légendées d'origine ainsi que d'une carte dépliante en fin de volume. Cet ouvrage est le fruit de trois expéditions effectuées par Stein en 1900-1901, 1906-1908 et 1913-1916, soit presque de 7 ans de voyage, la plupart du temps à pied ou à cheval, sur une distance de plus de 40 000 kilomètres, dans le Turkestan chinois et aux alentours. En tant que spécialiste reconnu de la région, le président de l'Université d'Harvard aux États-Unis lui demande de donner une série de conférences sur ses expéditions. C'est à cette occasion qu'il rédige son récit. Au contraire de celles publiées précédemment, cette relation de voyage est destinée à un public large et non spécialiste, dans le but de faire une introduction géographique, historique et ethnographique de la région. Cartonnage frotté notamment aux coins et coiffes, quelques petites taches. Bon état intérieur.

London 1933, MacMillan. 3/4 Leather over marbled boards, 9 panoramic views, 20 color plates,123 b.w. photos, fold-out map, 342p., index, very bright and clean copy. FIRST EDITION A succinct account of his explorations, antiquarian and geo- graphical account in Chinese Turkistan and adjacent parts of innermost Asia. Strenuous and hard travel were his daily path, which led the author to places no white man traversed. His archaeological work into the Pamirs, K'un-lun, sand- buried sites, Niya, Miran, Lou-lan, cave shrines of the Thousand Buddhas [at Dunhuang] &c. These early important finds set off a sensation throughout the scholarly world, and were the reason for subsequent research expeditions. A valuable important primary source. He was the last of the great geographers of uncharted areas. Stein 1862 to 1943. * The First Edition was issued in brown cloth with gold stamping on the spine and covers, with top edges in gilt, 17 x 24 cm. *.

London 1928, Oxford. Rose cloth, 4 vol. set: vol. 1-2 text, vol. 3 plates & plans, vol. 4 maps, bibliography, unclipped mended dust jackets in mylar protectors, 25.5 x 34 cm., brilliantly bright superb clean copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . *** **** *** . . FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 765 SETS . A monumental work, well-illustrated study on the trade route countries of Central Asia. Always a rare set when complete. . * "With descriptive lists of antiques by F.H. Andrews & F.M.G. Lorimer; & appendices by J. Allan et al." Volume 1, 2: text, 1159 pages, with text illustrations. Vol. 3: 137 plates, 59 plans. Vol. 4: 51 color folding maps in matching rose cloth case, with index tabs. . *** M. AUREL STEINS PERSONAL COPY: This is a very nice copy which was likely owned by the author as his personal letter was found used as a book mark in one of the volumes. The letter is 19 x 25.5 cm., plain toned white paper, written by Sir Aurel Stein using a very wide fountain pen and blue ink. The letter is in remarkable condition and has been folded twice, but now is quite flat and solid. . * WITH A VERY RARE HOLOGRAPHIC LETTER FROM AUREL STEIN: "At Highbroom, Ewhurst, Guilford: February 15, 1925 Dear Sirs, Thanks for your letter of the 9th inst. and the account rendered with it. I note in the account of entry of 10/6 charged for the Return of Income Tax for the years 1922-3 and 1923-4. As I was absent from the United Kingdom during the whole of these financial years, no Income Tax was due from the royalties received in these years on my behalf. I accordingly request the favour of an explanation as to how this charge arises against my account, and hope for a refund of the amount. Yours faithfully A. Stein" . * Perhaps Aurel Stein got his reply from the Income Tax office and or this was a copy of his letter. It was found lost as a "book mark" found in this set. A lovely insight to Stein, and his thoughts on how the British government had wrongly charged him Income Tax. A lovely holographic letter, written in pen and ink, in his usual and steady hand. Stein letters are rare and seldom found on the market. . *** FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 765 COPIES. We understand that this set was issued in a Limited Edition of only 765 complete copies, the balance of 250 sets were incomplete as they lacked 48 maps. . * THE MAPS AND MAP BOX VOLUME: The matching map box is also in bound in rose cloth, 25.5 x 34 cm., and is 5 cm. thick. There is some minor and usual wear to the upper and lower part of the hinged flap, with some old mends. The contents consist of 47 maps each with white index tabs, plus 4 other maps index tabs: "A,B,C,D," and the index, complete as issued. . *** CONDITION: . Bound in the publisher's cloth, as issued. . This is the brightest and freshest copy we have ever had in our 45 years of tenure. The cloth of the main three volumes is nearly flawless, with bright rose color, brilliant gold stamping on the spines and front covers. There is no scuffing whatsoever, and the head/tails of the spines are fresh with a few of the usual wrinkles expected. The joints are strong, tight and the book appears to be by and large unused. There are a few bumped corners: vol. 1: the front upper right corner has a very small bump; vol. 2: faint and very tiny hint of a bump on front lower right, else none; vol. 3: front right and left, and rear corners tiny bump, front lower right a larger bump, please see scans posted to our website for photographs. . * DUST JACKETS: The set of three volumes all have the original dust jackets each protected in Mylar covers. There was some of the usual wear to the unprotected dust jackets, and some restoration with matching paper was performed from the inside to stabilize the tears and small missing pieces. Overall the jackets are nice with some repairs to the upper and lower spine as well as corners and a few other spots here and there. Finding this set with the dust jacket is exceptionally rare and unusual. The set if ever found most always lacks the dust jackets. . *** . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . Stein 1862-1943. * Arntzen I 506. *.

London 1933, MacMillan. 3/4 Leather over marbled boards, 9 panoramic views, 20 color plates,123 b.w. photos, fold-out map, 342p., index, very good copy. FIRST EDITION A succinct account of his explorations, antiquarian and geo- graphical account in Chinese Turkistan and adjacent parts of innermost Asia. Strenuous and hard travel were his daily path, which led the author to places no white man traversed. His archaeological work into the Pamirs, K'un-lun, sand- buried sites, Niya, Miran, Lou-lan, cave shrines of the Thousand Buddhas [at Dunhuang] &c. These early important finds set off a sensation throughout the scholarly world, and were the reason for subsequent research expeditions. A valuable important primary source. He was the last of the great geographers of uncharted areas. Stein 1862 to 1943. * The First Edition was issued in brown cloth with gold stamping on the spine and covers, with top edges in gilt, 17 x 24 cm. *.

London 1933, MacMillan. Brown cloth, very good, 342p., index 9 panoramic views, 20 color plates,123 b.w. photos, fold-out map, very good, 3 cm. tear front top hinge, mended, spine head & tail bit worn, else clean & solid. FIRST EDITION A succinct account of his explorations, antiquarian and geo- graphical account in Chinese Turkistan and adjacent parts of innermost Asia. Strenuous and hard travel were his daily path, which led the author to places no white man traversed. His archaeological work into the Pamirs, K'un-lun, sand- buried sites, Niya, Miran, Lou-lan, cave shrines of the Thousand Buddhas [at Dunhuang] &c. These early important finds set off a sensation throughout the scholarly world, and were the reason for subsequent research expeditions. A valuable important primary source. He was the last of the great geographers of uncharted areas. Stein 1862 to 1943. * The First Edition was issued in brown cloth with gold stamping on the spine and covers, with top edges in gilt, 17 x 24 cm. *.