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The Silk Road: Two Thousand Years in the Heart of Asia
The Silk Road: Two Thousand Years in the Heart of Asia by Frances Wood, published by The British Library in 2003 in association with the Folio Society. This is the first British Library edition, issued as a hardcover with its pictorial dust jacket. ISBN 0712348042. The volume has 270 pages and measures approximately 27.2 x 16 x 2.5 cm, with an approximate weight of 1.09 kg.
Frances Wood presents an illustrated history of the interconnected routes now known as the Silk Road, examining commerce, travel, exploration, religion and cultural exchange across China and Central Asia. The narrative ranges from the ancient world through the era of Marco Polo and later European explorers to the Silk Road in modern times. Colour and monochrome illustrations, manuscripts, paintings, historic photographs and endpaper maps complement the text; a bibliography and index are also included.
This copy has a personalized presentation inscription to Peter on the title page, signed by Frances Wood and dated 10 November 2003. The dated author inscription adds an appealing association to this substantial illustrated history.
Very Good overall, with light shelf and edge wear to the dust jacket, including minor wear at the lower corners. The representative photographed interior spread appears bright and clean, with no marking visible on those pages. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
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The Silk Road: Two Thousand Years in the Heart of Asia by Frances Wood, published by The British Library in 2003 in association with the Folio Society. This is the first British Library edition, issued as a hardcover with its pictorial dust jacket. ISBN 0712348042. The volume has 270 pages and measures approximately 27.2 x 16 x 2.5 cm, with an approximate weight of 1.09 kg.
Frances Wood presents an illustrated history of the interconnected routes now known as the Silk Road, examining commerce, travel, exploration, religion and cultural exchange across China and Central Asia. The narrative ranges from the ancient world through the era of Marco Polo and later European explorers to the Silk Road in modern times. Colour and monochrome illustrations, manuscripts, paintings, historic photographs and endpaper maps complement the text; a bibliography and index are also included.
This copy has a personalized presentation inscription to Peter on the title page, signed by Frances Wood and dated 10 November 2003. The dated author inscription adds an appealing association to this substantial illustrated history.
Very Good overall, with light shelf and edge wear to the dust jacket, including minor wear at the lower corners. The representative photographed interior spread appears bright and clean, with no marking visible on those pages. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
