1945 FRUS Vol VII: The Far East, China (Diplomatic Papers) - Marshall Mission

1945 FRUS Vol VII: The Far East, China (Diplomatic Papers) - Marshall Mission

Description

This is the official 1945 Volume VII of the Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series. Published in 1969, this is a massive volume that documents the complex end-of-war diplomacy in Asia.

This volume is highly sought after by historians because it contains the primary records for:

• The Marshall Mission: The instructions and first conferences of General George C. Marshall in China.

• Patrick J. Hurley: Documents regarding his famous resignation as Ambassador.

• Post-War Transition: Sino-Soviet relations and the withdrawal of troops after the Japanese surrender.

Special Provenance: This copy features the personal collection marks of Ma Yeh-Shiang, including the red name seal and handwritten Chinese calligraphy dated July 1970 on the front endpaper.

Condition Report

• Provenance: Neatly inscribed with Chinese calligraphy and a red name seal (Ma Yeh-Shiang collection, 1970).

• Binding: Tight and secure maroon buckram. Gold lettering on the spine is clean and bright.

• Exterior: No dust jacket. Minimal shelf wear; very well-preserved.

• Interior: Pages are crisp and clean. No highlighting, ink notes, or dog-ears.

• Overall: A superior reference copy for a serious collector or library.

Item Specifics

• Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)

• Year Published: 1969

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

• Volume: 1945, Volume VII

• Topic: WWII, Marshall Mission, China-US Relations

• Binding: Hardcover (No Dust Jacket)

• Special Attributes: Inscribed/Personal Collection Mark