Second reset edition first printing 1935. Hardback book is tightly bound with a touch of lean. Boards lightly marked and softened at corners. Text block clean, with light toning and marking to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Previous owners pencil name to front pastedown. Feels gently read. Bumped to head and foot of spine, Spine has crease, is toned and the title is slightly faded. very good condition. No jacket. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid tightly bound copy of this fascinating title, originally published in 1891 telling the authors exploits in the chinese opium trade in the late 1800's. Contains 8 illustrations. An uncommon edition.