On ancient Central-Asian tracks. Brief narrative of three expeditions in innermost Asia and North-western China.
by STEIN, Marc Aurel
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- Hardcover
- first
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Macmillan, 1933. . First edition, 8vo, xxiv, 342, 2(ads)pp., 147 illustrations including some in colour, folding map, top edge gilt others uncut, original tan cloth gilt, gilt medallion to upper cover, short split head of spine, a very good copy.
A comprehensive summary of the results of Stein's first three Central Asian expeditions and of his researches carried out during the years 1900-16.
Yakushi S723a.
A comprehensive summary of the results of Stein's first three Central Asian expeditions and of his researches carried out during the years 1900-16.
Yakushi S723a.
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- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- Title
- On ancient Central-Asian tracks. Brief narrative of three expeditions in innermost Asia and North-western China.
- Author
- STEIN, Marc Aurel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Macmillan, 1933.
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