Foreign Relations of the United States 1947 - Vol VII: The Far East: China
This is a clean, collector-grade hardcover volume from the Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series. This specific volume, Volume VII, provides essential primary source documentation from the U.S. Department of State regarding China during the pivotal year of 1947.
Condition Notes
Exterior:The maroon cloth boards are in very good condition with bright, legible gold gilt lettering on the spine and a crisp blind-stamped seal on the front.
Binding:The binding is tight and square, showing the book has been well-preserved.
Interior:The pages are clean and well-maintained. There is a handwritten Chinese inscription on the front flyleaf (translation below).
Edges:There is light foxing (age-related spotting) on the top and side edges of the text block, common for this paper type and age.
Translation of Handwritten Inscription
The handwritten Chinese note on the interior page is a record of acquisition. It translates roughly to:
"Purchased in March, 1973 (Western Era). [Signature/Name: Takenaka (Bamboo Bridge)]"
This inscription confirms the book was part of a private collection shortly after its 1972 printing by the Government Printing Office.
Item Specifics
Title:Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947. Volume VII: The Far East: China
Publisher:United States Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington
Publication Year:1972
Format:Hardcover
Language:English (with Chinese provenance inscription)
Subject:History / Military & Wartime / Diplomacy
Topic:US-China Relations, Post-WWII, Far East History
