Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China, During The Years 1844-5-6. Translated From The French by W. Hazlitt.

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The first English edition, translated from the French by W. Hazlitt. Two volumes bound in one, small octavo (18.5 x 13cm). Published in the National Illustrated Library series, the first edition is undated and contains no reprint information on the titles. 'The first complete translation of Huc's journey to Tibet with Gabet. Huc gives information on foreigners in Lhasa at this time, the position of relations between China and Tibet, and the Tibetan fear of the English after it was discovered Moorcroft had made maps of Tibet.'- Marshall. Vol. I, pp.[4],viii,[2],9-293; Vol. II, pp. xii,[xi-xii],304.With two frontispieces, two additional engraved titles, folding map & 94 engravings, all on wood. Bound in contemporary maroon morocco, gilt, aeg, with some light rubbing. With the engraved armorial bookplate of William Sharp Fraser. An excellent fresh & clean copy. VG. [Yakushi H445c; Taylor 41; Cordier 2119; Marshall 1334; BMC 12, 797]. N° de ref. del artículo 11340

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