The book is still in its slipcase, which is lightly rubbed. 261 pages, including index and bibliography. Overseas customers please note the book is very heavy and will attract additional postage. ""The four sections of the book, the Preface, the Introduction, the Commentary on the Plates, and the Chronology, contributed by scholars working in Yunnan province," translated from the Chinese." The Chinese Bronzes of Yunan is part of the series "The Bowater Library of Chinese Civilization"