First edition, first printing. 506pp. profusely, generously illustrated, many in full colour but with some sketches and figures in text as well. Black paper-covered boards, gilt lettering to spine. Red endpapers. Large 4to. Volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original laminated and illustrated dust wrapper. very slightly bumped along upper edge.
A magnificent and imposing volume, describing the art and culture of the Himalayan region from neolithic times to the present day.
