first edition Hardcover
1959 · New York, NY
by Callis, Helmut G
New York, NY: Henry Holt & Company, 1959. Book. Very good+ condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo (8vo). xiv, 562 pages of text including a list of documents, chronology, bibliography, and an index. Khaki hardcover cloth binding with red and black spine and front cover lettering. Unclipped dustjacket is rubbed at the extremities, with several small chips, large tears, and creasing; protected in archival mylar. Front endpapers are decorated with maps, and the rear endpaper contains a guide to the pronunciation of Chinese. Illustrated with numerous maps, charts and tables, as well as historic photographs and facsimiles of paintings and woodblock art. A review copy, with a promotional photograph of the author, a three page promotional letter, and the review slip.. (Inventory #: 003113)