[TIBET AND THE HIMALAYAS]. BURRARD, Col. S. G. (1860-1943) and HAYDEN, H. H. (1869-1923). A Sketch of the Geography and Geology of the Himalaya Mountains and Tibet. Calcutta: Government of India, 1907-1908. 4to. Four parts bound in one. Illustrated with frontispiece, two photogravure plates and 50 maps and charts, some of which are folding, many in color. [309] pp. Each part with title-page and this copy contains both prefaces. Bound in contemporary half red morocco over marbled boards, two red gilt morocco lettering labels, five raised bands, with wax seal at bottom of spine with imprint of previous owner. Front wrapper of part I bound-in at rear.

On the front endleaves is a large folding hand-colored map of Asia (not issued with this title, in fine shape). Binding worn, soiled, text and plates and maps quite clean, a few interior chips to text. Fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS UNCOMMON EXPLORATION OF TIBET AND THE HIMALAYAS. The purpose of this work was to explore the high peaks of Asia, the principal mountain ranges of Asia, the rivers of Tibet and the Himalayas, and their geology.