- 1206
Stein, Aurel
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Stein, Aurel
- Innermost Asia. Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia, Kan-su and Eastern Iran. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1928
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FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, 4to (330 x 246mm.), (vol.1, text) xxxix, 547pp., 288 photographic illustrations on 44 plates; (vol.2, text) xii, 549-1159pp., 217 photographic illustrations on 33 plates; (vol.3, plans and plates) xipp., 59 plans, and 138 numbered plates (including XCIX.A), comprising 124 photographic plates (13 in colour) and 14 plates of sketches; (vol.4, map box: 'Maps of Chinese Turkestan and Kansu from surveys made during the explorations of Sir Aurel Stein, K.C.I.E., 1900-01, 1906-08, 1913-15) 52 folding maps (index map, numbered maps 1-47, and A to D), text volumes in original russet cloth, top edges gilt, dust-jackets, map box in matching original russet cloth, slipcases, slight spotting to dust-jackets
Literature
Yakushi (1994) S720; not in Wilson or Ghani
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A comprehensive and scientific report of Stein's third expedition (1913-1916) which took him to Kashgar, Khotan, across the Pei-shan, the Turfan depression and the Pamirs to Samarkand before turning south through eastern Persia to Baluchistan.