[VOYAGES AND TRAVELS]. [PUMPELLY, Raphael (1837-1923), editor]. Explorations in Turkestan Expedition in 1904 Prehistoric Civilizations of Anau. Origins, Growth, and influence of Environment. Washington, D. C.: Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1908. 4tos. Illustrated in color or black and white, with several folding plates. 2 volumes. 240, [6, index]; 241-494, [10, index] pp. Contemporary half red morocco over marbled boards, spines lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, top edges gilt, marbled endleaves.

Spines a bit sunned, some marginal toning to boards, some rubbing, edgewear of boards, hinges reinforced, text a bit toned, with some pages soiled (especially final leaves of indexes). Very good. FIRST EDITION. One of the earliest publications of the Carnegie Institution, this expedition was researching early farming in that part of the world.