The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: A Study of T'ang Exotics / The Vermillion Bird: T'ang Images of the South [Two Volumes] by Schafer, Edward H - 1963

Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Schafer's two important cultural histories of the T'ang era in China, sold together. The Golden Peaches of Samarkand: University of California Press, 1963; same date on copyright and title pages, no additional printings indicated; xiii, [3], 399pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; gentle bump to top corner of front board, else minor wear to edges of green/peach cloth boards, green/gilt titling and decoration remains bright and bold; illustrations and text very good. Unclipped dust jacket is clear acetate with printed text on front panel, color and print on flaps; chip at head of spine, else wear to edges is minor. The Vermillion Bird: University of California Press, 1967; same date on copyright and title pages, no additional printings indicated; xiii, [3], 399pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; minor wear to edges of blue/tan cloth boards, red/gilt titling and decoration remains bright and bold; illustrations and text very good. Unclipped dust jacket is clear acetate with printed text on front panel, color and print on flaps; wear to edges is minor. Due to the size/weight of this set extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.