Royal Geographic Society Lu River Tibet 1887 Stanford periodical w/ map

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Periodicals, Royal Geographic Society, Sciences,  ).

Proceedings of the Royal Geographic Society and Monthly Record of Geography.
Published June, 1887, London by Edward Stanford.
Page count starts p. 331 ends with p. 398. Text in English. Folding map(s) at rear as issued (appear unopened although paper is quite brittle).

Contents include: "The annual address on the progress of geography: 1886-7," by General R. Strachey; "The Lu River of Tibet: is it the source of the Irawadi or the Salwin?" by General J. T. Walker.

Maps include: South-eastern Tibet. A rather early detailed scientific map of Tibet.

Scarce late 19th century geographical periodical removed from bound volume (evidence visible along spine). 

Original paper cover, lacking rear wrapper. Binding remains clean, tight, and sound. Interior clean, some pages loosened from old dried glue binding, light signs of use.

The periodical remains well preserved given the fragile nature. It displays a pleasing and unique age patina, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives. Uncommon 19th century scientific magazine in any condition.

Magazine Measures c. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/8" W.

[B1280].