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New York: Oxford University Press, 1991. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good+. Printed paper wrap, octavo, 382pp., sparsely illustrated in b&w. Book has mild rubbing and toning to wrap, binding tight, text clean and unmarked but toned throughout. No DJ.

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Oxford University Press, USA, 1991-07-25. Paperback. Good.

Oxford University Press, 1991-07-25. Paperback. Like New. 8x5x1. 1991; Hong Kong; illustrated, glossy paper covers; mild wear; Interior is clean and unmarked; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 382 pages

Oxford University Press. Near Fine. 1991. Hardcover. 0195853954 . Oxford in Asia Hardback Reprints; 8.40 X 5.50 X 1.40 inches; 426 pages .

Oxford University Press (China) Ltd, 1991. 2nd Edition First Softcover Printing. Soft cover. Fine. Maps, Plans, Illustrations. 382 Pp. Soft Cover. Map And Plan Endpapers. First Printing, 1991, Of Second Edition Of 1987; First Published 1935. Fine, No Wear Or Marks.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The In Search of Old Peking.

Oxford University Press, USA, 1991-07-25. Paperback. Used:Good.

Paragon Book Reprint Corp., NY, 1967. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo, hardcover, orange cloth. Vg+ condition in vg dj. Slight soiling to dust jacket; covers and contents clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 382 pp., illus., foldout map at rear. Written and originally published in the 1930's, a fascinating and detailed account of a now largely vanished city and culture.

Hong Kong: Oxford University Press 1991 second impression thus. soft cover, 382pp including index, appendix, notes, plus 2pp of publisher's ads, endpaper maps, plus full colour folded map of the plan of Peking loosely inserted, black and white photographs, other black and white drawings and diagrams, previous owner's name to free front endpaper, all in very good condition.ISBN 019583954

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1987. Hardcover. Thick Octavo; G+/G Hardcover w/ Dustjacket; Blue spine with White text; Dustjacket has some edgewear, some shelfwear, sunning to spine, small closed tears along head edge of rear cover, small open tear at top corner of front cover; Boards strong, some edgewear, some shelfwear; Textblock has age toning; 382 pp. 1342890. FP New Rockville Stock.

New York, NY: Oxford University Press. VG+. 1987. Hardcover. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 382 pages. With an introduction by Geremie Barme. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided * .

Paperback / softback. New.

Oxford University Press (China), 01/01/1991 00:00:01. paperback. Very Good. 3.5533 in x 21.3198 in x 13.9594 in.

Hong Kong: Oxford University Press, 1987. Cloth with dustjacket, 22 cm, 382 pp. Ills.: black and white illustrations. Cond.: goed / good. ISBN: 019584226x. .

Hong Kong: Oxford University Press, 1987. The most complete and best account of the ancient capital city of China, its structure, architecture and culture, on the eve of WWII - and prior to the depredations of the Communist party, rampant overdevelopment and 'modernisation'. Chapters provide intimate details of the neighbourhoods, by quarter (Legation, Forbidden City, Tartar City, Chinese City) and within these, section by section. Later chapters detail the Summer Palace, the Jade Fountain, temples in the Western Hills and elsewhere, the Ming Tombs, the Great Wall etc. While many other works describe life in Peking during the first half of the 20th century, none else come close to describing its riches and charm in such loving detail. The reprint edition includes an insightful introduction by Geremie Barme, damning in its indictment of the Communist destruction of the grand Imperial city that was Peking. This book offers a wealth of information and description that the reader will return to… Read More

New York: Paragon Reprint Corp, 1967. Reprint. Original Cloth. Very Good/good. An unabridged reprint of the original edition published in Peking in 1935. 8vo. In orange cloth, black blocked titles to cover. vi, 382, b&w frontis, 30 maps, of which several fold out, all present and intact. The dust jacket has been snagged to front, with some abrasions and nicks and minor impressions to boards. Otherwise, a very clean, sound copy, minor signs of use.

Hong Kong.: Oxford University Press.. Reprint.. 1987.. Introduction written for this edition by Geremié Barme. Maps, black and white illustrations, 382pp. This reprint doesn't include two of the maps in the first edition, but is otherwise a facsimile of the first edition. Very good hardback copy in dustjacket. An attractive reprint of the standard guide to Peking before 1949 very readable and full of fascinating informantion it records aspects of Peking from the minor to the major. .

Hong Kong.: Oxford University Press.. Reprint.. 1987.. Maps, black and white illustrations, 382pp, evenly browned thoroughout, cloth covered boards marked and scratched in one place. .

Oxford University Press, 1991-07-25. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!