The History of the Former Han Dynasty Volume 1: First Division The Imperial Annals Chapters I-V; [WITH] Volume Two. First Division, the Imperial Annals Chapters VI-X
Published by Waverly Press, Inc, Baltimore, 1944
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
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Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 175.00
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Two volumes. Pp. Vol I, xiv, 339; Vol II, x, 426. Duel text printed simultaneously in Chinese and English. Introduction by Waldo G. Leland. Foreword by the translator, Homer H. Dubs. Appendixes. Fold-out map at rear of Vol I. Bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering printed on spine. Slight wear to covers, tight and clean overall. Magazine article titled "Economics of Han" laid in Vol I; one page of corrections laid into Vol II. Previous owner's signature on front pastedown. The first volume was published 1938; the second, 1944. Ban Gu's famous Book of Han, documenting the second of China's 24 dynasties, written sometime in the first century AD. A handsome set, well preserved.
Seller Inventory # 9875
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The History of the Former Han Dynasty Volume 1: First Division The Imperial Annals Chapters I-V; [WITH] Volume Two. First Division, the Imperial Annals Chapters VI-X
- Author
- PAN Ku [with] Homer H Dubs (translator) [Ban Gu]
- Publisher
- Waverly Press, Inc, Baltimore
- Publication year
- 1944
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Editions.
- Seller catalogs
- Chinese Culture, Chinese History
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
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