Giles, Herbert A.

Some Truths About Opium

Herbert A. Giles. Some Truths About Opium. Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons, Ltd., 1923. First edition. 16mo (approx. 6.75 x 4.25 inches). 40pp. Publisher’s embossed card wraps, lettered in black to spine and front cover.

First edition of Giles’ controversial book on the Chinese opium trade.

From The Ronald K. Siegel Collection of Books on Psychoactive Plants and Drugs.

Light soiling and wear to wraps, minor uniform toning. Very good. JBS-718. Item #718

Price: $250.00