The Spinners of Silk and Etching of a Tormented Age (signed copies)

PUBLISHER
George Allen & Unwin Ltd. London. (both books)

BINDING
Spinners of Silk: red cloth boards.

Etching of a Tormented Age: pictorial boards.

BOOK CONDITION
Spinners: boards are quite worn at edged, with bumped corners and some fading. Some browning and foxing mainly affecting outer leaves. Text is little marked. Produced to war economy standards.

Etching: Boards are worn and discoloured, spine damaged and torn. Binding feels secure. Browning and foxing affecting outer leaves, text remains largely clear.

DUST JACKET
Spinners: In worn condition, with some tearing and small pieces missing, general discolouration. Preserved in removable book wrap. Both books are protected together in a clear archival pouch.

EDITION
Spinners: Third impression 1946.

Etching:1942.

DESCRIPTION
Please note these two books are sold together, the price quoted is for both. Two charming anthologies of Chinese literature, with inscriptions and notes by the compiler in both English and Chinese script. Both are small 12mo volumes.

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