Central Asia and Tibet, Towards the Holy City of Lassa (in 2 volumes)

Hedin's classic work of his epic expedition through the hitherto unknown passes and reaches of the mountainous regions of Central Asia with a goal of reaching the holy city of Lhasa in Tibet. Well illustrated with wonderful colored plates, photo plates, and text illustrations. Two folding maps. Original brick red cloth with bright gilt titles and camel caravan vignettes to the upper boards, gilt spine titles a little dulled but quite legible. Original chocolate brown endpapers firm and tight. A clean, tight, and  most attractive copy. U.S. shipping $7.50. International postage $65.