Mongolian Plains and Japanese Prisons by D. G. Broughton. Published by Pickering & Inglis Ltd., London. Undated printing (circa 1940s wartime era).
This uncommon vintage hardcover memoir features an orange cloth binding with blue stamped lettering on the front cover, a detailed double-page map of Eastern Mongolia/Jehol, and black-and-white photographic plates illustrating the text. Features a wartime production imprint statement on the inner title page ("Produced in conformity with the authorized economy standards").
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Condition Details:
- Binding: Firm and structurally secure. The orange cloth covers show expected moderate shelf wear, light bumping to the corners, and an area of darker ambient water/moisture staining along the bottom edge of the front board.
- Spine & Hinges: The spine panel shows minor uniform fading but remains solid. The inner paper hinges are completely intact and securely attached.
- Pages: The interior pages are clean and tightly bound. The text block is very well-preserved, featuring a clean vintage ink signature ("James Derks") on the front flyleaf and half-title page, but no other personal handwriting, highlighting, or significant text marring.
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