The Currencies of China. An Investigation of Transactions Affecting China, with a Section on Copper

Very Good minus First Edition, 540 pages + xlvii (appendices), with six illustrations. With front and spine lettering in gilt & gold bar. Spine faded and with 1/4 inch closed tear to crown; base of spine frayed and with pastedown at rear starting. Gorgeous Chinese/English bookplate (glued rice paper?) to fep; previous owner’s fading name in ink on ffep; tissue guard protecting first illustration torn in one spot. Pages gently age-toned, otherwise a handsome copy.