The Currencies of China : an Investigation of Silver & Gold Transactions Affecting China, with a Section on Copper
by Kann, Eduard (1880-1962)
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh, 1927. 2d ed., rev / with a map and nine illustrations. Hardback. Finely bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a dark morocco gilt-blocked label. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request. ; 562 pages; Physical desc. : xxxiv, 562 p. : col. Front. , plates, fold. Tab ; 26 cm. Subject: Copper. Currency question - China. Precious metals. Coinage - China. ""First printing, January, 1926.""
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 151889
- Title
- The Currencies of China : an Investigation of Silver & Gold Transactions Affecting China, with a Section on Copper
- Author
- Kann, Eduard (1880-1962)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2d ed., rev / with a map and nine illustrations
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh
- Date Published
- 1927
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Gilt
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...