Francis Younghusband · Illustrator: Major Edward Molyneux (D.S.O.) · 1909

Kashmir

USD 375

An illustrated volume on Kashmir. Octavo (approx. 9" x 6.25"). Bound in the publisher's signature highly ornate, pictorial cloth featuring an elegant all-over Art Nouveau paisley/teardrop pattern stamped in gold, red, and blue. Complete with 70 full-page, tissue-guarded color plates reproduced from original watercolors by Major Molyneux, accompanied by a large folding map at the rear.

Octavo (approx. 9" x 6.25"). Bound in the publisher's signature highly ornate, pictorial cloth featuring an elegant all-over Art Nouveau paisley/teardrop pattern stamped in gold, red, and blue. Complete with 70 full-page, tissue-guarded color plates reproduced from original watercolors by Major Molyneux, accompanied by a large folding map at the rear.

Historical Significance & Collectibility: Francis Younghusband is best remembered as a legendary geographer, mystic, and leader of the controversial British expedition to Tibet in 1903–1904. His authorial voice brings a rare blend of colonial administrative insight and profound spiritual reverence for the mountain landscapes.From a book-collecting standpoint, this 1909 volume stands out because of its exceptional visual quality. A & C Black used cutting-edge, high-fidelity three-color printing processes to capture Molyneux's atmospheric impressionistic watercolors. Fine copies featuring pristine, unfaded cloth covers and intact tissue guards remain highly sought after by collectors of Central Asian exploration, mountaineering history, and British imperial literature.

Edition

First edition

Provenance

Provenance details available on request.

Condition

Very good. Delicate gold spine stamping and all 70 color plates are present.

Status

Available