China: Land of Famine, by Walter H. Mallory, with a Foreword by Dr. John H. Finley
by Mallory, Walter H. (Walter Hampton) (1892-1980)
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About This Item
New York, American Geographical Society, 1926. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 199 pages; Description: xvi, 199 p. Illus. , maps. 26 cm. Subjects: China --Famines. Series: American geographical society. Special publication no. 6, ed. By G. M. Wrigley.
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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 121767
- Title
- China: Land of Famine, by Walter H. Mallory, with a Foreword by Dr. John H. Finley
- Author
- Mallory, Walter H. (Walter Hampton) (1892-1980)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York, American Geographical Society
- Date Published
- 1926
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