Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (From the 16th to the 20th Century)
by E. Backhouse; J. O. P. Bland
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
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About This Item
London: William Heinemann, 1914. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 10" by 6.5". Various. The second impression of this impressive history of the Chinese Royal Family, a fascinating volume complete with illustrations. The first edition, second impression, published two months after the first impression.An extensive exploration of the Chinese Royal Family, looking in particular at the court from the 16th to the 20th centuries.This volume looks at the Ming dynasty, Later Jin, and Qing Dynasty, up to the abolition of the Chinese monarchy in 1911. A fascinating discussion on the Chinese monarchy, with a commentary on the history of the country during a vital period of growth.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding plate, and twenty-three plates.Collated, complete.By E. Backhouse and J. O. P. Bland.Including an alphabetical list of the principal persons mentioned in the book. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A small amount of wear to the head and tail of the joints. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some occasional spots. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 830P9
- Title
- Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (From the 16th to the 20th Century)
- Author
- E. Backhouse; J. O. P. Bland
- Illustrator
- Various
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1914
- Size
- 10" by 6.5"
- Keywords
- Annals & Memoirs of the Court of Peking (From the 16th to the 20th Century) peking court china peking j. o. p. bland beijing
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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