- 1207
Stein, Aurel
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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- Stein, Aurel
- Memoir on maps of Chinese Turkistan and Kansu from the surveys made during Sir Aurel Stein's explorations 1900-1, 1906-8, 1913-5. Dehra Dun: Trigonometrical Survey Office, 1923
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (335 x 213mm.), xv, correction slip tipped-in, 208pp., 77 photographic illustrations (half-tones and photogravures) on 30 plates (including photogravure frontispiece), original green cloth-backed printed grey boards, printed label on the spine, waterstain to frontispiece and upper cover
Maps of Chinese Turkistan and Kansu from surveys made during the explorations of Sir Aurel Stein, K.C.I.E., 1900-01, 1906-08, 1913-15 [title taken from box flap], 60 folding maps (index map, maps numbered 1-47, triangulation charts numbered 1-11, and levelling chart), original green cloth-backed grey box with the printed paper label on the spine, minor wear to box
Together 2 volumes
Maps of Chinese Turkistan and Kansu from surveys made during the explorations of Sir Aurel Stein, K.C.I.E., 1900-01, 1906-08, 1913-15 [title taken from box flap], 60 folding maps (index map, maps numbered 1-47, triangulation charts numbered 1-11, and levelling chart), original green cloth-backed grey box with the printed paper label on the spine, minor wear to box
Together 2 volumes
Provenance
Anders Bolinder (1924-1987), book label, Swedish mountaineer and writer
Literature
Yakushi (1994) S719
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."