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New York: Knopf, 1946. Maroon cloth binding in perfect condition, with bright gilt title on the spine, and no edgewear. The dustjacket is a bit faded on the spine, and has some edgewear, and on the back some soiling. Inside, clean and tight, with no prior owner marks. . Cloth. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by 102 Photos. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Hamden, CT: Archon Books, 1982. Subtitled, The Explorers of the Western Himalayas, 1820-1875. This is the definitive book on the exploration of the Himalayas in the early 19th Century. The Gilgit Game is a sequel by the same author. A fine, clean copy with no prior owner marks. As new inside, no defects to the binding, and the dustjacket is without edgewear or fading. This is a fine read of rugged travel and spying and exploration, at the beginning of the "Great Game" rivalry between Russia and England. Pages x, 277 with index and bibliography.. First U.S.. Cloth. Fine/Fine. Illus. by 4 Maps, 24 Plates. 8 Vo. more information

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NY Harper & Bros 1896.. Some general soiling to the binding, and the spine more dull than the ornate, gilt decorated front cover. Overall near very good decorated cloth, teg. Inside this copy is clean and tight, with no foxing or stains or prior owner marks. Weeks was a distinguished landscape painter, noted for pictures of Eastern life. He travelled by caravan. Illustrated by dozens drawings by author. 1st edition. Pages xii, 437. Protected in a clear, mylar dustjacket. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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