Author: BURLAND, COTTIE A., AND FORMAN,WERNER (PHOTOGRAPHER).
Title: THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO.
Description: London. Michael Joseph, 1971., Ex Library. 178 pages, on thick paper. 11¼" x 9¼". 700 years ago, Marco Polo travelled secretly to China, spent 26 years in the court of Kubla Khan, and later wrote about his journey. Burland (of the British Museum), has chosen some of the most interesting passages from the book. Werner Forman retraced the route Marco Polo took, and photographed many of the places mentioned. Free endpaper has been removed. Back endpaper is slightly wrinkled. Bottom edge is shelf worn. D./w. is price clipped o./w. near fine inside protective cover. The cover is taped on top & bottom of book. 95 beautiful colour and black & white photographs, also maps & drawings. Heavy. 1971

Keywords: Marco Polo Werner Forman Kubla Khan Silk Road


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