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Zinkin, Maurice

(Book #ID 4655)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd., 42 William IV Street, London Second Revised Edition 1963. 1963.

Hard back. 243 pages. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very light rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Captain Blisset]

(Book #ID 41794)

Printed for C. J. G. & F. Rivington, St. Paul's Church-Yard, London 1831. London 1831.

Hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, lemon end papers. 8vo 7'' x 4'' x, 165, i [pp]. Frontispiece depicting Tomb of Cyrus, three other monochrome illustrations, camel vignette to the title page. Spine covering missing, cracking to the front hinge with old tape shadow down the front gutter, message dated 1841 to the front paste down. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ann Lodl and Zhang Longguan [Edited by] Introduction by Richard H. Ward

(Book #ID 77887)

Published by The Office of International Criminal Justice with The Shanghai Bureau of Justice and The East China Institute of Politics and Law First Edition 1992. Illinois 1992.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. Minimal dust marking to the fore and top edges, marking to the lower page edges, tiny rubs to the corners and spine ends and in near Fine clean unopened condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0942511603

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Sykes, Brig.-General Sir Percy

(Book #ID 20614)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 9½" x 6" viii, 206 [pp]. Monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper. Pencil name and light foxing to front end paper, light mildew stain to edges of lower panel, contents not affected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Starrs, Roy [University of Otago]

(Book #ID 81845)

Published by Japan Library [Curzon Press Ltd] 51a George Street, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 2001. Richmond 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxxv] 393 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1903350034

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Starrs, Roy [University of Otago]

(Book #ID 81846)

Published by Japan Library [Curzon Press Ltd] 51a George Street, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 2001. Richmond 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxxv] 393 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1903350034

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Tweedie, Michael

(Book #ID 24346)

Published by Hamlyn Publishing, London 1970. 1970.

Mass market paperback. Colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Swaan, Wim

(Book #ID 109298)

Published by Elek Books Limited, 2 All Saints Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale linen cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, archive end papers. 4to. 11'' x 9''. Contains 176 pp with 52 colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper with shallow rub to upper spine end, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Chambers, R.

(Book #ID 28738)

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition in publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 279 pp ISBN 0521347882. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Borthwick, Mark

(Book #ID 28757)

Published by Westview Press and George Allen & Unwin, London 1992. 1992.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' xx, 590 [pp] ISBN 1863732802. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stamp, L. Dudley

(Book #ID 52628)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Fifth Edition 1944. London 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxi] 704 printed pages of text with 372 monochrome maps and diagrams throughout. Small ownership name and bookplate to the front end papers. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading of the paper to the spine, priced 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Parrinder, E. G.

(Book #ID 36009)

Published by Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, Northumberland Avenue, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

Publisher's original illustrated black card covers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 138 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Devanandan, P. D.

(Book #ID 52445)

Published by Friendship Press, New York 1963. New York 1963.

Publisher's original colour designed card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 174 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges, rubbing to the surface of the card to the lower cover, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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FitzSimons, Marinel with Susan Maria Farrington

(Book #ID 96262)

Published by The Royal Society for Asian Affairs, 2 Belgrave Square, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8¼'' x 6''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. DOUBLE SIGNED by the Authors to the title page 'M. FitzSimons' and 'S.M. Farrington'. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Carrington, Dorothy

(Book #ID 95051)

Published by The Pilot Press Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome archive illustrations throughout. Bubbling of the cloth to the sun faded spine and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Starrs, Roy [University of Otago]

(Book #ID 81844)

Published by Japan Library [Curzon Press Ltd] 51a George Street, Richmond, Surrey First Edition 2001. Richmond 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xxxv] 393 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1903350034

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Wilson, Dick

(Book #ID 52598)

Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 5 Winsley Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original toffee cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 29700187. Contains 300 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and diagrams throughout. Minimal foxing to front page edges, ownership markings to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs and minimal creasing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gunther, John

(Book #ID 52632)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1939. London 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Thick 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [vi] 659 printed pages of text with one double page fold-out map. Small ink ownership name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with a little fading of the red colours down the spine, short closed tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hunter, Guy

(Book #ID 53064)

Published by Oxford University Press, Amen House, London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 324 printed pages of text. Minimal rubs to the spine ends, with ownership markings to the front paste down and free end paper. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cross, J. P.

(Book #ID 96409)

Published by Serendipity, 37 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1843940353

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Richards, C. J.

(Book #ID 96234)

Published by Arthur H. Stockwell Ltd., Ilfracombe, Devon First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original fudge cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends turned-in, foxing to the closed page edges, ink name to the front free end paper. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with closed tears with related creasing to the upper edges, tiny chips to the spine ends, not price clipped 17/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury]

(Book #ID 82202)

Published by Global Oriental Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. Folkestone 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168

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Mishra, Pankaj [Jacket Picture by Kalam Patua]

(Book #ID 62440)

Published by Picador, Pan Macmillan Ltd., 20 New Wharf Road, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, nutmeg end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 438 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0330434675

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Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury]

(Book #ID 82201)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. Folkestone 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168

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Dr. L. Messerschmidt [Translated by J. Hutchison]

(Book #ID 81637)

Published by David Nutt, 57-59 Long Acre, London First Edition 1903. 1903.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, black lettering to the front cover, fore and lower edges untrimmed. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 56 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Light ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mathews, John A. and Dong-Sung Cho

(Book #ID 66523)

Published by University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge First Edition 2000. Cambridge 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original salmon paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 389 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and charts throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0521662699

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Verrier, Michelle [Introduction by]

(Book #ID 66913)

Published by Academy Editions, 7 Holland Street, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 5¼''. Contains 104 pages with 48 full-page single-sided colour plates. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Low, Sir Francis

(Book #ID 66906)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends, tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red of the spine, 5 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 15/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury]

(Book #ID 85140)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168

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Moreau, Roger

(Book #ID 96530)

Published by Key Porter Books, 70 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario, Canada First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, metallic gilt title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 301 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1550136356

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Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury]

(Book #ID 85139)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168

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Nazarbayev, Nursultan

(Book #ID 75538)

Published by FIRST, 56 Haymarket, London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with colour photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 095464090X

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Jensen, Carsten

(Book #ID 76168)

Published by The Harvill Press, 2 Aztec Row, Berners Road, London First Abridged Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ruby paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 337 printed pages of text with monochrome maps. Cheap paper browning and light dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper with slight rubs to the corners and spine ends, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860465846

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Baker, Sylvia

(Book #ID 96228)

Published by The Travel Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1947. 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 163 printed pages of text with 8 monochrome illustrated plates by the author. Ghosting to the end papers, a little sun fading to parts of the spine. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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