Pictures from 1903 Tibet to be auctioned off

[n2doc]

Amazing 1903 photos that showed the secret kingdom of Tibet for the very first time to be auctioned off
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 11:42 PM on 3rd October 2010


An incredible set of pictures taken during the controversial 1903 British Mission to Tibet has come to light - the first ever photos to come out of the mysterious country.
The rare snaps were taken by an officer during the campaign - the first time the British were given access to the country.
They depict the haunting beauty of the secluded country and brought images of Tibeten landscapes including Mount Everest to the west for the first time.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1317360/Tibet-1903-photographs-secret-kingdom-auctioned-off.html

[JI7]

1. are there more pics ?

i love seeing old historical pics

[n2doc]

5. see link in op n/t

[JI7]

2. are there more pics ?

i love seeing old historical pics

[JI7]

3. are there more pics ?

i love seeing old historical pics

[boston bean]

4. You managed a triple dupe! Congrats! nt

[rucky]

8. I thought he was browbeating.

[Mist]

6. Amazing pictures. Thanks for posting. nt

[gateley]

7. Fascinating! Learned a little bit of history while viewing those amazing pics

and reading the story at the link -- thanks!! :hi:

[n2doc]

9. kick n/t