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Zhanshi gaoji. Di yi ce "Wartime Reading: Advanced. Book 1".
1938190996Hebei: c. 1938. Presumed first edition of this reading textbook "for use in training the populace and in primary schools" produced during the Japanese invasion of China. The highly propagandised stories tell of the bravery of Chinese soldiers and the savagery of the Japanese paying particular attention to the weaponry both sides used. The 29th section transcribes a Chinese army marching song. Small octavo pp. 32. Illustrations in text; text in Chinese. Original pictorial wrappers wire-stitched and glued into wrappers as issued front wrapper lettered in red. Wrappers a little creased light toning to contents: a very good copy. unknown
Peter Harrington · Royaume-Uni250,00 £GB≈ 285,45 €
