2 Volume Set.
Two large volumes in original red cloth covers.
Gilt pictorial motif on covers and gilt title on spines.
Gilt top page edges. Small ink stain to top of volume two.
A lavishly produced publication in lovely condition.
Volume I.
xxiii, 436 pages of text + 4 page publishers catalogue.
188 full-page plates + 7 pages of maps.
Volume II.
xvii, 441 pages of text + 2 page publishers catalogue.
200 full-page plates + 3 large fold-out maps
Map 1. The Sources of the Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Indus.
Map 2. A Map of the Trans-Himalaya by Dr. Sven Hedin.
Map 3. A Map of Tibet showing Dr. Sven Hedin's Routes 1906-1908.
Maps are in pristine condition, as are books.
A fascinating primary source of an expedition to places yet mapped
or explored by a westerner. Accompanied by 37 Asian porters the ancient
camel routes to the high country were followed. The discovery of the Indus source,
the hardships of the high country, capture by bandits, 30 days of storms,
temperatures below 30 degrees, its all here!
Shipping weight 3000g.
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good - Very Good
- Size: 23 x 16 cm.
- Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
- Contact Person: Tom Moloney
- Country: Ireland
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- Telephone: 0657087803
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