O'Donovan, Edmond

The Merv Oasis. Travels and adventures east of the Caspian during the years 1879-80-81, including five months' residence among the Tekkés of Merv.

London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1882. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. xx, 502, [2] ads; xiv, [2], 500; frontispieces plus 10 plates (8 folding), 5 maps (3 folding); original brown cloth ruled in blind, spines gilt-lettered; spine ends frayed, corners a bit bumped and rubbed, library stamps to title-pages, versos of plates and maps (no other library markings), Vol. II cracked at frontispiece, short tear at fold of pocket map; overall a better than good, sound and sturdy set. Ghani p. 285. Item #29711

Price: $950.00