HEDIN, Sven (1865-1952). Central Asia and Tibet towards the Holy City of Lasa . London: Hurst and Blackett, 1903. 2 volumes, 8 (238 x 160mm). Plates and illustrations, some coloured, 4 folding maps. Original red cloth gilt with vignette on front covers (extensively repaired, front inner hinges split). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. A journey begun in Stockholm in the summer of 1899 and lasting for three years. Although Hedin was able to report on much else in Tibet, and could observe the stars which "twinkled brightly over the white temples of Lassa", he was turned back from the holy city itself. (2)
HEDIN, Sven (1865-1952). Central Asia and Tibet towards the Holy City of Lasa . London: Hurst and Blackett, 1903. 2 volumes, 8 (238 x 160mm). Plates and illustrations, some coloured, 4 folding maps. Original red cloth gilt with vignette on front covers (extensively repaired, front inner hinges split). FIRST ENGLISH EDITION. A journey begun in Stockholm in the summer of 1899 and lasting for three years. Although Hedin was able to report on much else in Tibet, and could observe the stars which "twinkled brightly over the white temples of Lassa", he was turned back from the holy city itself. (2)
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