binding good. cover rub marks and scratches, corner creases, edge nicks and bend marks. edge color faded, bend marks and slight curl. page edges discolored. no marks on text.

Chinese Weapons was originally published in 1832 by the Royal Asiatic Society, North China Branch, Peking. It is interesting to note that just two days after the proofs of the book had been delivered to the publisher, Japanese bombs destroyed the Commercial Press along with the author's original manuscript and the plates which were ready for the final printing. Had the delivery of the proofs been delayed two days, the book might never been published. This printing is an unedited version of the original text by E. T. C. Werner, H. B. M. Consul,Foochow (retired), Barrister-at-law. Middle Temple, and a member of the Chinese Government Historiographical Bureau in Peking.