Item Tag: Shanghai

Peking. A Historical and Intimate Description of its Chief Places of Interest. By Juliet Bredon and printed in Shanghai by Kelly & Walsh. 1920, 478 pp, 9” x 6”, hardcover. In good rebacked condition. Rebacked spine with title label and printing date. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia. Periodic black-and-white illustrations throughout, along with a handful of foldout maps, with small tears to edges of some. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce travel account of Peking (modern Beijing) by Juliet Bredon (1881-1937) a writer who spent much of her life in China and was well-immersed in the language and customs of the city. COLT1920AHIX-0124-aj0880

Peking. A Historical and Intimate Description of its Chief Places of Interest. By Juliet Bredon and printed in Shanghai by Kelly & Walsh. 1920, 478 pp, 9” x 6”, hardcover. In good rebacked condition. Rebacked spine with title label and printing date. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia. Periodic black-and-white illustrations throughout, along with a handful of foldout maps, with small tears to edges of some. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce travel account of Peking (modern Beijing) by Juliet Bredon (1881-1937) a writer who spent much of her life in China and was well-immersed in the language and customs of the city. COLT1920AHIX-0124-aj0880