Large 4to. xii, 267 pp., 88 illustrations in text, 18 plans hors text, 2 maps of which 1 is folding, 34 plates, some in colour, 2 folding maps in rear pocket,original red cloth, title gilt on spine and upper cover, gilt motif, index, appendices, bookplate and Manchester Central Library, Reference Library label on front endpapers, few library ink stamps, mainly verso plates, MacMillan and Co., London, 1937.

Synopsis

Archaeological studies carried out and recorded with the support of Harvard University and the British Museum. Antiques examined and described with the assistance of Fred H. Andrews and analysed in an appendix by R. L. Hobson.
Sir Marc Aurel Stein, (1862–1943) was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist, primarily known for his explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was also a professor at Indian universities. Stein was also an ethnographer, geographer, linguist and surveyor. His collection of books and manuscripts taken from Dunhuang caves is important for the study of the history of Central Asia and the art and literature of Buddhism. He wrote several volumes on his expeditions and discoveries which include Ancient Khotan, Serindia and Innermost Asia.