The abode of snow: observations on a tour from Chinese Tibet to the Indian Caucasus, through the upper valleys of the Himalaya

Published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1875

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First edition, 8vo, pp. xxvi, 475, [1], 4 (ads); chromolithographic frontispiece, wood-engraved vignette title page, folding map in rear cover pocket (with about a 5" split at one fold); original green cloth stamped in gilt on spine; hinges cracked, the binding shaken, covers spotted; a good copy at best. Yakushi W175: "Narrative of the author's journey from Simla to Kashmir through Shingo La, Padum, Penze La, Dras, and Zoji La in 1873.".

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Title
The abode of snow: observations on a tour from Chinese Tibet to the Indian Caucasus, through the upper valleys of the Himalaya
Author
Wilson, Andrew
Publisher
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
Publication year
1875
Edition
First Edition.
Seller catalogs
Asia, China, Travel

Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB)

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