Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Brown cloth with gilt rules/lettering to the front and gilt lettering to the spine. SIGNED and INSCRIBED, " To H.A. H .... my dear friend and content helper C.F.T. 30 June 1909". First Edition , published June 1909, so stated. This copy is NEAR FINE. No DJ. Exterior is rich, gilt is bright. Very minimal wear around the edges. Inside is otherwise unmarked, crisp, and tight with modest overall toning. Although a prolific author, SIGNED Thwing's are quite uncommon as there are only 4 others on Abe as of January 2023. Quite lovely..

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Bookseller: Bailey Bonzo Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002731
Title: Education in the Far East
Author: Charles F. Thwing
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Place of Publication: Boston and New York
Date Published: 1909
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Bookseller catalogs: Academic;

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