First edition, no obi. Box/Has scratches and stains. Book/The top edge of the first volume has heavy staining. Both volumes have page adhesion throughout. The first volume has several areas with significant peeling marks. It appears that only one area affects readability. Otherwise, it seems readable. Publisher: Shufu to Seikatsusha Release date: 1995/3/28 ISBN-10: 4391116987 Size: Approximately 27cm x 35cm x 5.7cm Special commemorative price: 48,000 yen This book introduces the cuisine served at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, which has functioned as China's premier state guesthouse for entertaining guests from various countries since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1959. It is divided into two volumes: one with finished dishes and the other with recipes, and is a luxurious edition with all pages printed on art paper in full color. (Shelf 931///71202)