É. Apor , H. Wang (ed.): Catalogue of the Collections of Sir Aurel Stein in the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Comp. by John Falconer, Ágnes Kárteszi, Ágnes Kelecsényi, Lilla Russell-Smith.

Editors' Preface

EDITORS' PREFACE During the past three years, we have also considered the most appropriate conservation of the Stein collections. The National Cultural Fund of Hungary has supported us in our aim to protect, clean and restore where necessary the manuscripts and photographs. With the help of Judit Szabados, conservation specialist of the Oriental Collection, the entire Stein collection has now been placed in acid-free pallia and boxes. These achievements would not have been possible without the support and goodwill of all who heard about the project. It is our hope that this catalogue will encourage future scholars in the many fields explored by Sir Aurel Stein. Éva Apor Head of the Oriental Collection Library, HAS Helen Wang Department of Coins and Medals British Museum Project Leader, Hungary Project Leader, UK 11