1981 Edgar Snow's China Hardcover by Lois Wheeler Snow

1981 Edgar Snow's China by Lois Wheeler Snow, Hardcover. Radnom House New York. Measures about 11" by 8.5". Very good condition. No dust cover.

This 1981 first edition from Random House New York is a deeply personal and historical look at a nation in transition. Compiled by Lois Wheeler Snow, the widow of the famed journalist Edgar Snow, this volume serves as a powerful visual and narrative companion to her husband’s landmark work. The book is rich with historical photographs and primary source materials that chronicle the social and political evolution of the Chinese landscape through the mid-20th century. At a generous 11-inch height, it feels more like a curated gallery than a standard history text.

The hardcover is in very good condition, possessing a strong, square spine and clean internal pages that show no signs of heavy foxing or notation. While it is offered without its original dust cover, the raw boards of the book provide a sophisticated, library-ready aesthetic that appeals to collectors of historical archives. It is a vital piece for any scholar of international relations or someone curating a collection of mid-century photojournalism. This item offers a poignant perspective on the 1930s and 40s from a 1980s vantage point, making it a double-layered piece of history.

This item is vintage, approximately 45 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.