KINGDON-WARD. ON THE ROAD TO TIBET. 1910

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (210 x 130mm.), modern dark blue half morocco, full gilt spine, red label, blue marbled boards and endpapers, speckled edges, original printed front title wrapper bound in, recent pencil annotations, scattered staining

Presentation inscription on front flyleaf, from Colonel John Henry Abbott-Anderson, Peking 1911; The Library of Franklin Brooke-Hitching, sale in these rooms, 19 March 2015, lot 735

Yakushi (1994) K187

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, a collection of articles originally printed in the Shanghai Mercury.