From Peking to Petersburg.
London. Edward Arnold Publisher to the India Office. 1899. Second edition. Stock ID #224677 This account of the author's journey from Peking to St Petersburg through China, Mongolia and Siberia over a period of 50 days draws in part on previously unpublished articles. He was particularly interested in the Trans-Siberian Railway. When referring to this item please quote stockid 224677.
One folding map at the rear, short fold tear repaired on the verso with washi, author portrait frontispiece with foxed tissue guard, vi + 300pp, index, light foxing first and last leaves, some pages unopened with a few leaves carelessly opened. Red cloth covered boards lettered in gilt with Chinese characters in black on the upper board, rear covers slightly marked. Spine faded, colour retouched, lower corners bumped, but a clean and sturdy copy. 21 x 13.5cm.
Price: $550.00 AU