New York City, New York U.S.A.: Padell Book Co., 1943. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author, Herbert A. Giles, "Professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge." DJ promo: "A simple, authoritative handbook of Chinese for beginners...pronunciation guide..." Interior is lightly toned. No markings located on page flip. Red cloth over boards with little edgewear. Unclipped, serviceable paper dust jacket has edge wear, little loss of color/chipping, tears, toning, and the like. Markings: NONE located on page flip. Illustrated. No printing history but dated (1943) on title page thus first edition assumed. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. No unpleasant odors detected. Try as we might, to be careful with our listings, sometimes minor things slip by. Photos available upon request. Dependable seller. Carefully packaged. Prompt shipping includes USPS Tracking. ap.

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Bookseller: Ate Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000613
Title: Short Cuts to Chinese Including the Two Hundred Best Characters
Author: Herbert A. Giles
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Padell Book Co.
Place of Publication: New York City, New York U.S.A.
Date Published: 1943
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: Chinese language: verbs, grammar, pronunciation guide; Herbert A. Giles, Professor of Chinese at the University of Cambridge; self teach; self educate; self learn;

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