THE VANISHING BORDER: A Retrospective of China and Hong Kong through Maps
by Dahlen, Martha, et al
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near fine
- Seller
-
Covina, California, United States
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About This Item
Hong Kong: Credit Lyonnais Securities (Asia) Ltd, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine. Limited to 3,000 copies. "This book, which comprises a selection of previously unpublished maps from Mr S.C. Tam's collection and maps drawn by non-Chinese cartographers, aims to introduce the long-standing civilisation of China through maps and to illustrate the major differences between Western and Chinese maps produced before the 20th century." 35 maps, rubbings, and paintings, with eight engravings. Square quarto. Full gold cloth binding, with gilt titles and decorative blind-stamping. A near fine copy, with some mild wear to the publisher's slipcase.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 70481
- Title
- THE VANISHING BORDER: A Retrospective of China and Hong Kong through Maps
- Author
- Dahlen, Martha, et al
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Credit Lyonnais Securities (Asia) Ltd
- Place of Publication
- Hong Kong
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- China, Hong Kong, Maps, Cartography, Chinese History
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About the Seller
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Biblio member since 2008
Covina, California
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- Gilt
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