Origin of the Far Eastern Civilizations: A Brief Handbook (Smithsonian Institution War Background Studies Number One, Publication 3681)
by Carl Whiting Bishop
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About This Item
Washington, D.C.: The Smithsonian Institution, 1942. Very Good. Washington, D.C.: The Smithsonian Institution, 1942. First Edition. Small Octavo (23x15.5cm); 53pp, augmented with 12 additional unpaginated plates; includes bibliography. In addition to the 12 plates, illustrated throughout with 21 documentary figures embedded in the text.
Flecked gray governmental card covers, saddle-stapled. Covers toned along spine with a few scuffs and light shelfwear. Binding is sound and pages unmarked..
This is part of the series of publications issued by the Smithsonian Institution as scientific, historical, and cultural contributions to the national World War II effort.
Flecked gray governmental card covers, saddle-stapled. Covers toned along spine with a few scuffs and light shelfwear. Binding is sound and pages unmarked..
This is part of the series of publications issued by the Smithsonian Institution as scientific, historical, and cultural contributions to the national World War II effort.
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- Capitol Hill Books, ABAA (US)
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- 11560
- Title
- Origin of the Far Eastern Civilizations: A Brief Handbook (Smithsonian Institution War Background Studies Number One, Publication 3681)
- Author
- Carl Whiting Bishop
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Smithsonian Institution
- Place of Publication
- Washington, D.C.
- Date Published
- 1942
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