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First English account of a journey to Lhasa
Narrative of the Journey of Thomas Manning to Lhasa
(1811-12). Edited, with notes and life of Mr. Manning, by Clements R. Markham, C.B., F.R.S. [London] Printed by William Clowes and Sons 1876
First edition, 8vo, pp.vii, 82. A very good copy bound in contemporary cloth. Bookplate and stamps of Bibliotheca Oblatorum S. Caroli, Bayswater.
COPAC shows 1 copy only, at Cambridge.
First western scholar to gain a deep understanding of Tibetan language and culture
Relacion publicada en Roma del principio, y estado presente de la Mission del dilatado Reyno del Gran Tibet,
y otros dos Reynos confinantes, recomendada a la vigilancia, y zelo de los Padres Capuchinos de la Provincia de la Marca, en el Estado Eclesiastico. Cervera En la Imprenta de Thomas Senant, vive a la Plaza Mayor. 1743
4to, 19.5 x 14.5 cm., pp.12. Text in Spanish. A very good disbound copy.
Undated Madrid edition at Cordier, BS 2906