[Tokyo]: Topan and Co., 1949
Written in both Chinese and English; 2 color and 86 b/w photo illustrations with captions in both English & Japanese, the book was written for a juvenile audience.
The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning occasional spotting. Moderate shelf handling wear. The dust jacket has loss on the lower spine an one chip on the top front edge.
Very uncommon with only 4 copies held in institutions. [OCLC/WorkCat]
Good / Good. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
The author Elizabeth Vining (1902 -1999) was an American professional librarian and author who tutored Emperor Akihito of Japan in English while he was crown prince.
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