The Worst Desert on Earth. Crossing the Taklamakan.
by Blackmore, Charles:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1995 First edition. Hardcover book . Cloth and dustjacket. 268pp. With 14 colour photos in plates, 20 b&w photos in plates, and a map. The story of the first entire crossing of the feared Taklamakan desert in China, a total of 780 miles overcoming many dangers. Foreword by Peter Hopkirk. Fine in Very Good jacket, which has slight colour fade to spine and spine edge, and is price-clipped.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31145
- Title
- The Worst Desert on Earth. Crossing the Taklamakan.
- Author
- Blackmore, Charles:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: John Murray, 1995
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel;
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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