Lot 639

"The First Emperor of China" by Arthur Cotterell VINTAGE 1981 Hardcover History Of China's 1st Emperor & His Tomb 1st American Edition 1st Printing In DJ

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"The First Emperor of China" by Arthur Cotterell VINTAGE 1981 Hardcover History Of China's 1st Emperor & His Tomb 1st American Edition 1st Printing In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1981 Hardcover History Of China's 1st Emperor & His Tomb 1st American Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "The First Emperor of China: The Greatest Archeological Find of Our Time" by Arthur Cotterell. HARDCOVER 1981 Holt, Rinehart, & Winston 1st American Edition 1st Printing with numbers 1-10 on copyright page. Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy in Dust Jacket. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s).

"An account of the discovery in 1974 of the tomb of the first Emperor of China, on Mount Li. The excavation revealed rows upon rows of over 7,000 life-size terracotta infantry, crossbowmen, chariots, and cavalry, an army guarding the First Emperor's tomb, in strict battle formation. Also, includes the history of the First Emperor. A fascinating book. An index & bibliography makes further research easier."

Profusely Illustrated with photos, some in color. Internally tight & unmarked. Exterior Binding: all lettering/decoration bright. Light edge wear to SELDOM PRESENT price clipped DJ. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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