Letters From a Chinese Official: Being an Eastern View of Western Civilization
Anonymous
1903
McClure, Phillips & Co
First American Edition
small 8vo, 5 x 7"
Description:
Rebound in fine half red Morocco with gilt titles to spine. Intriguing text, written a few years after the Boxer Rebellion, the Eastern author muses on the cultural differences between East and West and is fearful for the future of the US and that it may undergo atrophy and decay. A Lovely copy of an uncommon text. American first edition published 2 years after UK first edition.
Condition:
Very Good or better condition. Half red Morocco with marble paper covered boards. Binding is firm and contents clean. Small "War Services Library" plate to end paper. Light pencil inscription to half-title. Boards are very good with minimal wear.
Letters From a Chinese Official: Being an Eastern View of Western Civilization
Anonymous
1903
McClure, Phillips & Co
First American Edition
small 8vo, 5 x 7"
Description:
Rebound in fine half red Morocco with gilt titles to spine. Intriguing text, written a few years after the Boxer Rebellion, the Eastern author muses on the cultural differences between East and West and is fearful for the future of the US and that it may undergo atrophy and decay. A Lovely copy of an uncommon text. American first edition published 2 years after UK first edition.
Condition:
Very Good or better condition. Half red Morocco with marble paper covered boards. Binding is firm and contents clean. Small "War Services Library" plate to end paper. Light pencil inscription to half-title. Boards are very good with minimal wear.
