Description: Used, 1st Edition, 1878 Hardcover. Ex-library with associated stamps, stickers, and notations shown in the photos. Plates are stamped /embossed by the Dept. of Navy Library, Rubbing with shelf and edge wear with rounding of the corners, and some loss of material along the lower edge of the spine of Vol. I., which contains a library sticker on the outside. The Boards are separating and loose, and appear to have been repaired already once. Volume II hinges and binding are tight and contains a different library plate on the inner cover. Some loosening of the table of contents. Minimal chipping of the corners. Age-related toning of the pages, and mild foxing, without writing, highlighting, or underlining, or creasing. Overall a scarce 1st edition copy with the text and binding in great condition. This rare and fascinating book, titled "China: A History of the Laws, Manners, and Customs of the People" by John Henry Gray, is a must-have for any history enthusiast. The hardback binding and 1st edition illustrations make this book a unique addition to any collection. The book, published by Macmillan and Co in 1878, is a comprehensive guide to the history of China, covering topics such as travel guides, travel stories, and historical landmarks. The book is in its original form and is printed in English. It is a great opportunity to own a piece of history, with no personalization or signature required.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-12-04T19:29:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardback
Personalised: No
Non-Fiction Subject: Travel Guides & Travel Stories
Signed: No
Publisher: MACMILLAN AND CO
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1878
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Region: Asia
Author: JOHN HENRY GRAY
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Historical
