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Group of 5 Old Chinese Books, 19th - Early 20th C.

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Group of 5 Old Chinese Books, 19th - Early 20th C.

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Group of five old books from the 19th - early 20th century. Two are small and bound. One has red binding and is titled in Chinese and English, "The United Nations Conference in San Francisco". Two are titled in Chinese and English, "Madame Chiang Kai-shek's trip through the United States and Canada".

Dimensions are 11 1/2 inches tall X 9 inches wide for the largest book. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: They are worn with age. https://file.ac/uUQNQyFe0VY/

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Group of 5 Old Chinese Books, 19th - Early 20th C.

Name: Group of 5 Old Chinese Books, 19th - Early 20th C.
SKU: 62674846
Price: 375 USD
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