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Romantic China - Photographic Studies - 1930 First Edition

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Romantic China by the White Brothers (Herbert Clarence White & J. Henry White). An Album with forty-two gravure photographs of China's historic monuments, landscapes and other views, with descriptive and historical notes.

Rare First Edition. Published by Browhite Arts, Shanghai, 1930. Hardcover (with an embossed design of a Golden Dragon)

Size: 10 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 3/4"

Santa Cruz, CA collection.

CONDITION: Good condition with the following noted: separation at the top third of the photographic page opposite the title page; binding with library markings; end page showing staples; Stamps for Cambria Union High School Library on frontispiece and title page. All plates present and in good condition. Light wear to cover edges.

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