A Thousand Pieces of Gold - A Memoir of China's Past Through Its Proverbs SIGNED COPY
by Yen Mah, Adeline
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0007124503
- ISBN 13
- 9780007124503
- Seller
-
Auckland, New Zealand
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About This Item
Australia: HarperCollins, 2002. Looks into the history and cultural soul of China. Combining personal reflections, history and proverbs handed down to her by her grandfather. She explores the history behind the proverbs, she delves into the lives of the first and second emperors and the two rebel warriors who changed the course of Chinese life, adding stories from her own life to beautifully illustrate their relevance and influence today. CONDITION Tan bds, Pp xxiv 310 with bw illus. Authors inscription on title page, Copy is very nice and crisp with toned edges due to paper type. DH unworn.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Ariel Books (NZ)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16114
- Title
- A Thousand Pieces of Gold - A Memoir of China's Past Through Its Proverbs SIGNED COPY
- Author
- Yen Mah, Adeline
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0007124503
- ISBN 13
- 9780007124503
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Place of Publication
- Australia
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
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