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1898 Korea and Her Neighbors
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Description
First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon
The first U.S. edition of this uncommon work.
An insightful history of Korea and her neighbours in China and Japan. A touching insight into the country before it was split in the 1950s.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, two folding maps, twenty-three plates, and in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.
By the explorer, photographer, and naturalist Isabella Bird Bishop. She was the first women to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
With a preface by Sir Walter C. Hillier.
Condition
In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, a few light marks to the cloth. Spine is discoloured. A little light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Very Good
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