Oldham C E a W (4 results)

, xxi, 192 pages, 3 folding-out maps (1 with colour). First Edition , head of spine slightly bumped, some chips on covers and spine, water damage to cloth of front board and margins of rear board, gilt title on cover has worn in places, paper has split along both hinges - the gauze is visible and boards are held but not tight, the two signatures of the book block have seperated from each other slightly at the top, a few small stains on book block fore edge, leaves have yellowed somewhat, publisher's stamp on title page, in poor condition. , bound in blue cloth with gilt stamped title to front cover and spine, blind stamped decoration to covers , 25.5 x 17.5 cm Hardback ISBN:

First separate edition. With a photographic portrait of Stein on frontispiece. In publisher's printed wrappers, sewn. [(1) photographic frontispiece] leaf, 20 p. Obituary of Sir Aurel Stein by his friend C.E.A.W. Oldham (18691949), former Indian Civil Service officer, editor of the Indian Antiquary, and The Journal of Francis Buchanan. Sir Marc Aurél Stein (18621943) was a Hungarian born British archaeologist, mainly concerned with exploring ancient Central Asia. Member of "The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire" as Knight Commander (KCIE), and Fellow of British Academy. He made four major expeditions to Central Asia in 1900, 19061908, 19131916 and 1930. His greatest discovery was made at Mogao Caves, also known as "Caves of the Thousand Buddhas", near Dunhuang in 1907. The Stein collection (mostly manuscripts and other relics) has been placed in the British Library, the British Museum, and partly to the Srinagar Museum and the National Museum in New Delhi. . Wrapper's somewhat chipped. Otherwise in fine condition. In publisher's printed wrappers, sewn First separate edition. With a photographic portrait of Stein on frontispiece.

First Edition. Cloth, no jacket, very good with light wear. Folding map, index. Book.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 238, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 238 238.