This well-preserved edition hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, clean, and unmarked; the binding is tight and square. The blue cloth boards are clean with white lettering on the spine. The dust jacket is in near fine condition.

This first edition hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages are tight, clean, and unmarked; the binding is tight and square. The red cloth boards are clean with bright gilt lettering on the spine. The dust jacket is in good condition.

This first American edition hardcover is in near fine condition. The pages, maps, and photographs are unmarked and appear unread. The book itself is square, clean, and firmly bound. The dust jacket shows staining on the inside at the top and bottom but remains in fine condition externally. Notable features include blue cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine.

This well-preserved hardcover is in near-fine condition—tight, square, and unmarked, with no internal marks or annotations. Though lacking the dust jacket, it features yellow cloth boards with bright gilt lettering on the spine. Foreign Mud: Being an Account of the Opium Imbroglio at Canton in the 1830s and the Anglo-Chinese War that Followed is a historical narrative written by Maurice Collis and first published in 1946 by Faber and Faber in London. The book provides a vivid, accessible account of the events leading up to the First Opium War (1839–1842) between Britain and China. Collis, a former British colonial administrator in Burma and a prolific writer on Asian history, draws on a range of sources to paint a compelling portrait of the social, political, and commercial tensions that culminated in one of the most significant clashes of imperial history. Collis writes in a narrative-driven style, making the book engaging for general readers as well as historians. The book features striking illustrations, including maps, and drawings that bring to life the 19th-century world of Canton. Despite being published shortly after World War II, Faber and Faber printed Foreign Mud on remarkably high-grade paper. The pages are thick, creamy, and durable, showing little sign of yellowing. The print quality is crisp and refined. The typesetting is elegant and thoughtfully spaced, enhancing legibility and aesthetic appeal. It’s a prime example of when content and craftsmanship aligned in publishing—something Maurice Collis’s works were often known for.

This well-preserved softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. History of Russia: Sixth Revised Edition by George Vernadsky is a comprehensive historical account of Russia, covering its development from early Slavic origins through various dynasties and political changes. Vernadsky, a Russian-American historian, was known for his detailed research on Russian history. He was a professor of Russian history at Yale University, and his work remains a significant contribution to Russian historical scholarship, offering a detailed and nuanced perspective on the country’s complex past.

This well-preserved hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is near fine, red cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Great Depression: 1929–1939 by Pierre Berton, a well-known Canadian historian and writer, offers a vivid account of how the economic collapse affected Canadians across society. Blending personal stories with historical analysis, Berton captures the struggles of the unemployed, farmers, and emerging political movements. His engaging style makes complex issues accessible, earning praise from critics and readers alike. The Great Depression: 1929–1939 (published in 1990) was Pierre Berton's final major historical book, serving as a fitting conclusion to his lifelong effort to make Canadian history engaging and accessible.