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Two Early Twentieth Century Books on Mongolia

Currency:USD Category:Books / Antiquarian & Collectible Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Two Early Twentieth Century Books on Mongolia
<B>Selection of Early Twentieth Century Books on Mongolia</B></I> including:<BR><B>John Hedley<I> Tramps in Dark Mongolia.</B></I></B></I> (London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1910), first edition, 371 pages, illustrations, fold-out map, catalog of T. Fisher Unwin publications bound in black, original green cloth boards with gilt titles and decoration, previous owner's book plate on the half title page, inside front hinge starting to crack, light pencil marks in the margins, pages uniformly age toned, wear to boards, else very good condition.<BR><B>Douglas Carruthers<I> Unknown Mongolia</B></I></B></I> <I>A Record of Travel and Exploration in North-West Mongolia and Dzungaria.</B></I> (London: Hutchinson & Company, 1914), second edition, two volumes, 318 pages and 341 pages respectively, illustrated with photographs, many fold-out, 6 fold-out maps, original blue cloth boards with gilt titles, 8vo (6.5" x 9.5"), former owner's book plate on the inside front cover, inside front hinges cracked, foxing to edges, corners lightly bumped, shelf wear to boards, else very good.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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