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Oriental and Western Siberia: a Narrative of Seven Years' Explorations and Adventures by Atkinson, Thomas Witlam
First U.S.
- Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
 (US)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 003403
- Format/binding: Hardcover
- Book condition: Near Fine
- Illustrator: 20 Lithographs, 32 Woodcuts, Map
- Edition: First U.S.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Harper & Bros
- Place: New York
- Date published: 1858
- Keywords: Central Asia, Siberia, Atkinson, Kirghis, China
Book Description
New York: Harper & Bros, 1858. Early travel data on Central Asia, as well as Siberia and Manchuria. A beautiful , recent binding, of dark blue morocco leather. Gilt border on the covers, gilt lines flanking the raised bands, fresh gilt title and emblems in the spine panels. Marbled page edges and matching marbled endpapers. Atkinson obtained a special passport from Czar Nicholas I, and was able to travel through central Asian regions, proiding one of the early and extensive accounts by a Briton. Abbey travel 530. Pages xvi, 533, index, 2 pages publisher ads. An excellent folding map with the route in color. A fine binding by one of England's best.. First U.S.. Full-Leather. Near Fine. Illus. by 20 Lithographs, 32 Woodcuts, Map. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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