A Conquest of Tibet
by Hedin, Sven
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good /J Good
- Seller
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Vashon, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: National Travel Club. 1934. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. First edition / 1st Printing Collectible. H Hard Cover -. Very Good. Very good in good dust jacket. Book : minor folding at top & bottom of spine, 2 faint cup circles on front cover. Jacket : 2 faint cup circles on front panel, small hole on front panel about 2.5" down from the top, slight chipping at top of spine, 1 inch tear at top of rear spine hinge. Illustrated with numerous b&w drawings by the author. Included are a color map of Asia in a printed glassine envelope and a single sheet promo from the National Travel Club. True first edition that was issued prior to the Doublday trade edition: "This edition of "A Conquest of Tibet," ... is being produced especially for subscribing members ... at the price of $2.50. Later it will be issued to the general public..."). 400pp.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0793770
- Title
- A Conquest of Tibet
- Author
- Hedin, Sven
- Format/Binding
- H Hard Cover -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- J Good
- Edition
- First edition / 1st Printing Collectible
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- National Travel Club
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1934
- Keywords
- #12610 Sven hedin Tibet Far East Travel
Terms of Sale
Vashon Island Books
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About the Seller
Vashon Island Books
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Vashon, Washington
About Vashon Island Books
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