1928 Shanghai of To-Day Souvenir Album Vandyk Illustrated 2nd Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Shanghai of To-day a Souvenir Album of Fifty Vandyck Prints of "The Model Settlement" O. M. Green 1928 Kelly & Walsh Limited : Shanghai; Hong Kong; Singapore 12.5" by 10" 15, [201pp] SUMMARY The second and preferred edition of this beautiful travel work on Shanghai, containing fifty striking photographs showcasing the lovely architecture of the city. Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The second enlarged and preferred edition of this uncommon work.Illustrated with fifty striking photographs by Vandyke.Collated, complete.A fascinating volume looking into the architecture of 1920s Shanghai, a beautiful study of the most famous buildings in the city.This period in Shanghai was very interesting, with the city becoming an increasingly important commercial centre in China and globally. Buildings and areas of Shanghai beautifully photographed in this work include The Shanghai Club, The Bund, The Palace Hotel, the North China Daily News Building, the Yokohama Specie Bank Building, The Astor House Hotel, and more. The introduction by Owen Mortimer Green to this work offers and concise discussion on the history of Shanghai as well as wondering about the future possibilities of the city. Green was the editor of the 'North China Daily News'.Prior owner's charming ink notes to the caption of plate 18, noting 'Mary Jean Collier Christened Here 1930' (The Holy Trinity Cathedral), and plate 30, noting 'Mary Born Here. 3.11.30. 5.0 P.M' (The Country Hospital, Great Western Road). CONDITION In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart, with a little wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Some light marks to the boards and only a couple of very light marks to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the occasional spot. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Prior owner's charming ink notes to the caption of plates 18 and 50. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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