O'DONOVAN, Edmond (1844-1883). The Merv Oasis Travels and adventures east of the Caspian during the years 1879-80-81 including a five months residence among the Tekks of Merv. London: Smith, Elder & Co. Ltd., 1882. 2 volumes, 8 (216 x 138mm). Half-titles, 2pp. publishers' advertisements at end of vol. I. Engraved portrait frontispiece of the author in vol. I, lithographic frontispice printed in blue to vol. II, 1 folding coloured map in pocket at back of vol. II, 14 plates, maps and plans (11 folding). (Small tears to folds of map in pocket.) Original cloth (spine slightly soiled). FIRST EDITION.

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O'DONOVAN, Edmond (1844-1883). The Merv Oasis Travels and adventures east of the Caspian during the years 1879-80-81 including a five months residence among the Tekks of Merv. London: Smith, Elder & Co. Ltd., 1882. 2 volumes, 8 (216 x 138mm). Half-titles, 2pp. publishers' advertisements at end of vol. I. Engraved portrait frontispiece of the author in vol. I, lithographic frontispice printed in blue to vol. II, 1 folding coloured map in pocket at back of vol. II, 14 plates, maps and plans (11 folding). (Small tears to folds of map in pocket.) Original cloth (spine slightly soiled). FIRST EDITION.

[With:] two others (Edmond O'DONOVAN. Merv A story of adventures and captivity epitomized from "The Merv Oasis", New York, 1884; Edgar BOULANGIER. Voyage Merv, Paris, 1888). (4)

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