The Old China Book by N. Hudson Moore
1935. New Edition. 300 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Brown cloth with gilt lettering to front board and spine. Contains black and white photographic plates. Ex-Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are fairy bright, with light tanning to text block edges. Mild cracking to hinges and gutters, with exposed netting. Binding remains firm. Occasional thumb-marking present throughout, with a few small nicks and rub marks along text block edge. Small tear and chip to front free endpaper. Plates are bright and clear, with slight tanning to edges. Boards have light shelf-wear with minor corner bumping and mild crushing to spine ends. Book has a pronounced forward lean. Heavy sunning to spine.