BURNES, Alexander (1805-1841). Travels into Bokhara. London: A. Spottiswoode for John Murray, 1835. 3 volumes, 12 (162 x 102mm). Lithographed portrait at front of vol.I, engraved portrait frontispiece of the author after D. McClise in vol.II, on india paper, mounted, 1 folding engraved map, 6 plates (2 wood-engravings, 4 double-page steel engravings). (Small tear to map.) Contemporary half calf (joints slightly split, extremities scuffed.)

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BURNES, Alexander (1805-1841). Travels into Bokhara. London: A. Spottiswoode for John Murray, 1835. 3 volumes, 12 (162 x 102mm). Lithographed portrait at front of vol.I, engraved portrait frontispiece of the author after D. McClise in vol.II, on india paper, mounted, 1 folding engraved map, 6 plates (2 wood-engravings, 4 double-page steel engravings). (Small tear to map.) Contemporary half calf (joints slightly split, extremities scuffed.)

Second edition: with the order of the narrative re-arranged and an additional chapter linking Burnes's two journeys. (3)

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