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HEDIN, Sven (1865-1952). Trans-Himalaya. Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1909. 8vos. Illustrated with both frontispieces, 10 maps (3 of which are folding) and numerous plates. 2 volumes (the later supplement volume is not present). xxiii, [1, blank], 436, [4, ads]; xvii, [1, blank], 439, [1, blank], [4, ads], [2, blank] pp. Publisher’s full burgundy cloth, front boards stamped in gilt with image of a native of Tibet, spines lettered in gilt (spines toned, worn, creased, some wear, to boards, hinges cracking, several pages unopened with some short occasional tears, a few gutters overopened, previous owner’s signature on both ffeps). Good. FIRST EDITION, AMERICAN ISSUE. An important account of travels and explorations in Asia.