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MASSON, CHARLES. Narrative of Various Journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, and the Panjab; including a Residence in those Countries from 1826 to 1838. 6 tinted lithographed plates; 14 wood-engraved text illustrations. 3 volumes. 8vo, contemporary 1/2 calf, moderate wear, Volume 3 rebacked retaining original backstrip; plates lightly foxed, offsetting onto facing pages, dampstain in upper inner corner of both plates in Volume 3, half-titles lacking. London, 1842
first edition. "Masson was the pioneer of Afghan archaeology and numismatics . . . As an accurate observer of, and extensive traveller in, a virtually unknown land he was unrivalled" (ODNB). Abbey Travel 512 (1844 edition); Howgego II, M22.
