Foldrajzi es regeszeti kutatasok Belso-Azsiaban. / Földrajzi és régészeti kutatások BelsĹ -Ázsiában. (1906-1908.) Irta Stein Aurél dr. [Explorations in Central Asia, 1906-1908.]

Stein, Aurél, dr

Published by [S.n.], [Budapest], 1909

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First Hungarian separate edition. Short note in pencil probably by Stein's hand on front cover "A szerzĹ megbízásából" (Author's commission). In publisher's printed wrappers. 30 p. First Hungarian separate edition of Stein's report on his second major expedition to Central Asia between 1906 and 1908. Stein read the paper at the Hungarian Geographical Society, on April 23 and 26, 1909 and it was first published in "Földrajzi Közlemények" (Vol. 37 no. 7-8, 1909. pp. 281-94; 329-44 ). This is its offprint edition with separate page numbers. Subsequently, an English translation was also published in Hungary. Sir Marc Aurél Stein (1862-1943) 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, 1906-1908, 1913-1916 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. . Front cover rubbed. Small damage to the tail of spine. Inside clean and firm. Overall in very good condition. In publisher's printed wrappers First Hungarian separate edition. Short note in pencil probably by Stein's hand on front cover "A szerzĹ megbízásából" (Author's commission). Seller Inventory # 1270

Bibliographic Details

Title: Foldrajzi es regeszeti kutatasok ...

Publisher: [S.n.], [Budapest]

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Soft cover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition