The Dynasties And Treasures Of China. Hardcover - 1973

New York, NY The Viking Press: Studio Books, 1973. Hardcover First Edition USA (1973), not directly stated, but implied by the statement "Published in 1973 by the Viking Press" and no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Viking: Studio's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition USA (1973), not directly stated, but implied by the statement "Published in 1973 by the Viking Press" and no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Viking: Studio's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear along the bottom edge of the red cloth-covered boards; the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of wear to the extremities and very mild rubbing to the panels; very faint creasing near the lower front corner tip; else flawless; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (10 x 7.65 x 1 inches). 256 pages. Profusely illustrated with numerous photographic plates, many in color. Photographs by Christina Gascoigne and Derrick Witty. Notes. Dynstic lists. Maps. Language: English. Weight: 34 ounces. Decorated Endpapers. Hardback with DJ.