- 1212
Stein, Aurel
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Stein, Aurel
- Ruins of Desert Cathay. Personal narrative of explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1912
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (235 x 162mm.), (vol.1) xxxviii, 546pp., [2pp. adverts]; (vol.2) xxii, 518pp., [2pp. adverts], 3 folding coloured maps, 8 coloured plates (each with a printed tissue guard), 339 photographic illustrations on 212 plates (6 folding panoramas), original russet cloth, each with gilt medallion on upper cover, top edges gilt, photographically-illustrated dust-jackets, very minor wear and repairs to dust-jackets
Literature
Ghani p.694; Yakushi (1994) S716
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
This is the account of Stein's second major expedition to Chinese Central Asia between 1906 and 1908, during which, among other things, he uncovered the hidden Tun-huang (Dunhuang) library.