The Silk Road by Frances Wood
2002. First Edition Thus. 270 pages. No dust jacket, Folio edition with slipcase. Decorative blue cloth with gilt lettering and designs. Pictorial slipcase. Black and white and colour photographic plates. Pages and plates are bright and clear with no visible markings. Binding remains firm throughout. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has moderate tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Slipcase is lightly scuffed, chipped and tanned.