Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co./The International Press, 1902. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine. 2 vols. x,377,(1);vi,374pp. Index in each vol. Original red linen dust jackets with gilt lettered spines (a bit darkened). Pictorial red cloth beautifully stamped in gilt. T.e.g. Illustrated with 50 photogravure plates, each with a printed tissue guard. Large folding color map tipped in at rear of Volume II. Inner rear hinge of Vol. II cracked but holding soundly. Bookplates on front pastedowns. One leaf in Vol. II (page 189-190) with a small closed tear (no loss of text). Still a very nice, bright set.

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Bookseller: Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 49842
Title: Japan and Her People. Illustrated. In Two Volumes
Author: Hartshorne, Anna C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: John C. Winston Co./The International Press
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Date Published: 1902
Keywords: Japan, Shintoism, Japanese social life, Japanese custom, Hokkaido, Tokyo
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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