Description: Tibet and Turkestan. A journey through old lands and a study of new conditions Author: Crosby, Oscar Terry Title: Tibet and Turkestan. A journey through old lands and a study of new conditions Publication: New York and London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press, 1905 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. xvi, [=2], 331, [1]; folding color map, frontispiece, and 54 photographiuc plates; original blue cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine; near fine. This copy inscribed by the author on the frontispiece: "'We may spurn the heavy-eyed sloth of the crowded town, but this man of the hills is our brother.' - Oscar T. Crosby." "The author traveled from Turkestan to Leh with a French F. Anginieur, at the end of 1903. The book is largely political and historical" (Yakushi). More precisely, the journey began at the Caspian Sea, continued by rail through Russian Turkestan and on to Andijan, then by caravan over the Trans-Alai Mountains to Kashgar in Chinese Turkestan, through Yarkland and Khotan to Polo, up the Tibetan plateau, through Aksai Chin and Ladak, Kashmir to Rawal Pindi and then by rail to Bombay. Yakushi C383. Seller ID: 67750 Subject: Asia, Tibet, Travel Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 465 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-11-23T20:08:42.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Crosby, Oscar Terry
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Knickerbocker Press
Year Printed: 1905
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
