Stein, Aurel

FIRST EDITION, 5 volumes, 4to (330 x 248mm.), (vol.1, text) xxxix, 547pp., 144 photographic illustrations on 48 plates; (vol.2, text) viii, 549-1088pp., 92 photographic illustrations on 37 plates; (vol.3, text) xi, 1089-1580pp., 109 photographic illustrations on 41 plates, and 59 plates of plans (some folding); (vol.4, plates) x pp., 175 plates (some folding); (vol.5, map box: Maps showing Portions of Chinese Turkestan and Kansu from Surveys made during the Explorations of Sir Aurel Stein 1906-1908), [printed contents card], 96 folding maps, comprising: general map (with printed glassine overlays), index map, and maps numbered 1-94, text and plate volumes in original russet cloth, unopened and uncut, dust-jackets, map volume in matching original russet cloth box, slipcases, slight spotting and a couple of minor nicks to dust-jackets, volume 2 dust-jacket with short neat repaired tear

Yakushi (1994) S717

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."

"Serindia is the regional name adopted for that much of Asia which lies between the Pamirs and Pacific watershed, and it includes most of the scenes of Stein's unwearied researches during his three journeys extending over intermittent periods between 1900 and 1915. It is the results of these three journeys undertaken in geographical, archaeological, historical interests which are given in due scientific form" (Yakushi).