1943 Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS): China (Diplomatic Papers)

1943 Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS): China (Diplomatic Papers)

Description

This is a significant historical volume of the Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series, focusing entirely on China in 1943. Published in 1957, this book contains primary source documents, telegrams, and memos detailing U.S.-China relations during the height of World War II.

This particular copy features a unique personal provenance: it contains a red name stamp and elegant Chinese calligraphy on the first page belonging to the "Collection of Ma Yeh-Shiang," dated July 1970.

Condition Report

This volume is in Good condition and is a solid "reference" copy.

• Binding: The original maroon buckram cloth is strong. The gold gilt on the spine remains visible and the binding is tight.

• Exterior: No dust jacket. There is some visible water staining/spotting on the front and back covers (see photos), but it does not affect the structural integrity of the boards.

• Interior: The pages are clean, crisp, and free of rips or tears.

• Special Markings: Features a personal collection stamp and Chinese calligraphy on the front endpaper. Unlike the previous volume, this does not appear to be an ex-library copy (no library pockets or external stamps).

• Edges: Light age-toning on the text block edges, consistent with a 1950s publication.

Item Specifics

• Publisher: United States Government Printing Office (GPO)

• Year Published: 1957

• Series: Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS)

• Volume: 1943, China

• Topic: WWII History, Diplomatic History, China-US Relations

• Binding: Hardcover (No Dust Jacket)

• Language: English

• Special Attributes: Inscribed/Personal Collection Mark