FILIAL SONS OF OLD CHINA / 1930

Description: FILIAL SONS OF OLD CHINA Title: FILIAL SONS OF OLD CHINA Publication: Chefoo, China: Chinese Missionary school for girls. Presbyterian Mission], n.d. (1930's) Description: Small oblong quarto. Decorative title page and seven sheets of illustration in delicate and intricate black paper cutouts (silhouettes) illustrating the tales and folklore printed on facing pages on textured sturdy glassines. The text of each piece in English, titled in English and Chinese. Bound in pictorial brocade in muted colors and tied with black silk cords. The fragile paper paste-downs are cracked. All else fine. Scarce. Remarkably detailed and exquisite workmanship.The tales include: "Lao Lai Dzi, The Tactful","Meng Dzung", "Shun Dih", "Djang Si", "Wong Poh", "Wong Siang", and "Wu Meng" Seller ID: 24023 Subject: Illustrated First Folio Paris, TN Established in 1980, First Folio is a purveyor of fine and rare books in many fields. Our major holdings include fine bindings and illustrated books, but we also handle a wide range of subjects emphasizing quality and condition. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (A.B.A.A.) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (I.L.A.B.). We subscribe to and comply with their codes of ethics. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 720 USD

Location: Paris, Tennessee

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