The Currencies of China: An Investigation of Silver & Gold Transactions Affecting China

With a Section on Copper

by Eduard Kann 

Second edition Revised.  Shanghai:  Kelly & Walsh, 1927  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Black cloth covers have gilt titles. 
• Boards show some scuffing, stains, splitting at shoulder, dings, edgewear.  Corners are scuffed, with exposed board.  See photos.  
• Spine has gilt text dimmed and has splits in cloth.  Ends are crushed and chipped.  See photos.  
• Binding has front cover partially detached, back cover shows signs of separation; signatures secure, with stitching visible at some openings.  See photos. 
• Pastedowns and feps have some staining, owner's marks.
• Frontispiece is present and has intact tissue guard.  See photos.
• Foldout map is present. 
• Volume retains a piece of the original dust jacket.  See photos.
• Illustrations are bright and clear.  
• Interior is gently age-toned, with some stains, light scattered foxing.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have a few marks. 
• PS2023.1005

562 pages. 6 1/4 x 9 5/8 inches

The second edition, revised, of the 1926 work of the same title which sold out rapidly.  Written at a time of political transition in China, the book examines Chinese currencies and their relationship to international economic transactions. 

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