Eternal Himalaya Including The Full Text Of The Travels Of George Francis White 1825 -- 1982 First Edition Signed By Author Ahluwalia, Major H. P. S. Central Asia,India Nepal Pakistan Culture History Art,Tibet Buddhism Art Culture

1982 FIRST EDITION. Original blind-decorated brown imitation leather boards with gilt decoration front cover and gilt lettering spine. The book has clean covers, no previous owner marks or writing other than the author's signature on the FFEP, no foxing, solid binding. The original dust jacket has some minor crinkles, no tears, no loss, original printed price still present on front flap corner. Somewhat strange book where the first 66 pages are Ahluwalia's descriptions, history, and experiences in the Himalaya. This is followed by the full text and illustrations from White's 1838 book edited by Emma Roberts, and "unabridged reprint," followed by a new bibliography and list of plates and maps and index to the first 66 pages. The book is large format measuring 315mm tall x 242mm and has 208 + [8] pages, 34 b/w plates, color frontispiece map, 2 folding maps (printed on opposite sides of one sheet), two 1-page maps, front and rear EP maps, index. PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL ITEM BEING OFFERED.