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China (Library of Nations)
by TIME-LIFE BOOK EDITORS
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0809451042
- ISBN 13
- 9780809451043
- Seller
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Newport, Washington, United States
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About This Item
USA: Time-Life Books, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9?" - 12" tall. Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Very Good Condition. No jacket, as issued. One of a series of books describing countries of the world-their natural resources, peoples, customs and traditions, histories, economies and governments. Beautifully illustrated, with full color and b/w photographs. Bound in blue leatherette w/silver titles, with paper illustration affixed to cover of fishing boats moored to the banks of the Lu River. Lower front spine edge gently bumped, top edges of boards slightly rubbed. Tight and solid sewn binding, square. Interior is pristine. Front and back endpapers: The major rivers, mountains and other natural features; the principal regions and major towns. A beautiful and informative book. 160 pages with bibliography and index. 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Time-Life Books, Alexandria, VA, 1986.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Parnassus BookShop
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017692
- Title
- China (Library of Nations)
- Author
- TIME-LIFE BOOK EDITORS
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0809451042
- ISBN 13
- 9780809451043
- Publisher
- Time-Life Books
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 4to - over 9?" - 12" t
- Keywords
- CHINA, DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL HISTORY THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION FARMING-CHINA HAN DYNASTY MONGOLS COMMUNISM PEKING WATER BUFFALOES
- Bookseller catalogs
- History. China;
- X weight
- 0 oz
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