China; Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes 2 [Chinese Hardbound Edition]
by Dunhuang Relics Research Institute
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Crockett, California, United States
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About This Item
Shanghai, China: Culture Relics Press, 1984. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 232 p. Copyright 1984. First edition. First printing. Chinese text. Book description: 1/4 Beige publishers cloth hardbound, fine horizontal pattern striped paper covered boards, gilt title stamped/embossed on spine cover, rust stamped illustration on front/rear board, olive/silver gilt design end papers, color glossy illustrated dust jacket, profusely illustrated text. Dimensions: 12" x 8 5/8" x 1 3/4". Book and dust jacket condition: Near fine; very gently bumped lower front board corner, subtle curl of dust jacket cover at front top/bottom cover (otherwise extra-fine). An attractive crisp copy.
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- Bookseller
- De Coux and Associates Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001767
- Title
- China; Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes 2 [Chinese Hardbound Edition]
- Author
- Dunhuang Relics Research Institute
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Culture Relics Press
- Place of Publication
- Shanghai, China
- Date Published
- 1984
- Pages
- 232
- Keywords
- Ancient, Asian, Ancient & Classical
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De Coux and Associates Books
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