Journey to Turkistan

Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1937

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First edition, 8vo, pp. xiv, 15-221, [1]; map endpapers, folding color map and 101 illustrations from photographs on rectos and versos of 24 plates; fine copy in original blue cloth, gilt-stamped spine, and a slightly edge-worn dust jacket (illustrating a map of the journey) with a few chips at the spine ends. Uncommon in the dust jacket. "The author was dispatched to Chinese Turkestan by order of Great Britain for the discussion of trade with Governor of Sinkiang. This is an account of his journey to Kashgar by motor-truck through the Gobi Desert, and of return journey from Kashgar to India via Tashkurgan, Mintaka Pass, Hunza, and Gilgit. He took four months for this journey in 1935" (Yakushi). Yakushi T58a.

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Title
Journey to Turkistan
Author
Teichman, Eric, Sir
Publisher
Hodder and Stoughton, London
Publication year
1937
Edition
First Edition.
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Asia, Exploration, Travel

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