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Lhasa: An Account of the Country and People of Central Tibet and of the Progress of the Mission Sent There by the English Government in the Year 1903-4 [Volume II]
by Landon, Perceval
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Rockville, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Hurst and Blackett, Ltd, 1905. Hardcover. Octavo; G+; reddish tan spine with gilt text; no jacket; volume 2 only; cloth exterior shows modest wear to exterior; sunned spine; slight rubbing to edges; slightly splayed boards; text block exterior edges show some age toning; ex-libris bookplate to front endpapers; previous owner's name to ffep; open chip to tail fore edge to ffep; light foxing to first and last few pages; frontispiece with tissue guard; good, intact binding; illustrated; interior good; folded map at rear; pp 426 SEE ALL SEVEN IMAGES
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NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #5. 1341831. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Second Story Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1341831
- Title
- Lhasa: An Account of the Country and People of Central Tibet and of the Progress of the Mission Sent There by the English Government in the Year 1903-4 [Volume II]
- Author
- Landon, Perceval
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Hurst and Blackett, Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1905
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Rockville, Maryland
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