old routes western iran narrative von stein sir aurel (2 Ergebnisse)

Maps (1 folding loosely inserted), many illustrations, 31 black and white plates, xxviii + 432pp, index, very light foxing edges but overall a very nice hardback copy. Archaeological expedition 1932-36.

Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of Aurel Stein's brilliant study on Western Iran, a first hand account of his extensive travels. The first edition.Aurel Stein's narrative of his 1935-36 travels through Western Iran, following three years during which he was exploring Southern Iran. 'Old Routes of Western Iran' beautifully describes Iran in detail provided by an experienced traveller.Stein was an archaeologist who is known for his discoveries in Central Asia, particularly manuscripts.Looking at Westernmost Fars, Kohgalu Tracts, the Bakhtiari Hills, Saimareh River, and more.Illustrated with two folding maps, including one map to the pocket to the rear, sixty eight plates, and in-text maps and and plans.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Head of the title page has been excited, affecting half of the first line of the title. Very Good. book.