Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Cities and Treasures of Chinese Central Asia
Foreign Devils on the Silk Road: The Search for the Lost Cities and Treasures of Chinese Central Asia
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Book Notes: Cover shows moderate shelf wear, with light rubbing to edges and corners Page edges toned with age Binding is tight Handwritten pen note at top right of front cover Previous owner's gift inscription in pen on the first page, in German: 'M. Gerda / Weihn. '88 / V. Herbert' Some pen underlining in the text Faint pencil writing in the top margin of the map page
Author(s): Peter Hopkirk
Publication year: 1988
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Condition: GoodISBN: 9780192814876
Peter Hopkirk tells how the Silk Road, the trade route linking Rome and China, carried goods, art and ideas until its oasis towns declined and were buried by desert sand. Around the turn of the twentieth century explorers such as the Swede Sven Hedin rediscovered these lost cities, setting off an international race among archaeologists, including Sir Aurel Stein, who carried away large quantities of wall paintings, sculptures and manuscripts to museums abroad. Chapters cover Hedin, Stein, Von Le Coq, Pelliot, Langdon Warner and the hidden library of Tun-huang. Oxford paperback reprint of 1988.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
