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First edition, large 8vo, pp. xxviii, 709, [1], [2] ads; folding map and numerous illustrations in the text, some full-page; original pictorial maroon cloth stamped in black, silver, and gilt, t.e.g.; ex-Beaver Country Day School with a small rubberstamp on the title page and traces of a label removed from the base of the spine, pocket removed from the rear endpapers; internally clean, binding remains sound. Accompanied by the companion volume: Climbing in the Himalayas. Maps and scientific reports [cover title]. First edition, 8vo, pp. viii, 127, [1]; gravure frontispiece portrait of the author, 2 very large folding color maps in cover pockets with occasional neat and professional repairs at some folds on the versos; original pictorial beige cloth stamped in black and gilt; binding a bit soiled, 2 small worm tracks in bottom margin, not touching and letterpress; all else very good and sound. Contains the following scientific reports: Durand, A.G., The eastern Hindu Kush; Conway, W.M., List of measured altitudes; Conway, W.M., Notes on the map; Bonney, T.G., Notes on rock specimens; Hemsley, W.B., Plants; Kirby, W.F., Butterflies; Butler, A.G., Moths; Duckworth, W.L.H., Description of two skulls brought by Mr. Conway from Nagyr; Roy, C.F., Mountain sickness. Based on notes by W.M. Conway, on his Experiences in the Karakoram-Himalayas. As the book was issued in both yellow cloth and maroon cloth, this is clearly a made-up set. Yakushi C336a noting only the American edition.
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