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191333208London: G. Bell 1913. First edition. With 16 colour plates by Mrs. Dudley Forsyth Miss Janet Leveson-Gower and the Arts Co. Derby and 63 Illustrations from Photographs. 201 pp. 1 vols. Large 4to. Original green cloth. Fine. Bookplate of James Boone. First edition. With 16 colour plates by Mrs. Dudley Forsyth Miss Janet Leveson-Gower and the Arts Co. Derby and 63 Illustrations from Photographs. 201 pp. 1 vols. Large 4to. <br/><br/> G. Bell hardcover
190456112London: Methuen & Co. 1904. Thick 8vo. xiii 1 338 2 pp. plus 4 40 pp. publisher’s catalogue dated Sept. 1904. Frontisp. 15 plates 2 folding maps Chinese Empire Peking Forbidden City. Red decorated cloth illustration of Chinese Dragon on front cover gilt lettering on spine minor bumping & scuffing to corners minor shelfwear still VG bright copy. Second edition of this intriguing memoir by Lady Townley who has not only included an abreviated history of China and Chinese history including the Boxer Rebellion but also pointed observations of the Dowager Empress Cixi’s Court. As wife of Walter Townley British Foreign Minister she had a keen eye for the absurd and decidedly biting comments on Chinese court life and customs. She would later write in her 1922 indiscretions that Cixi was “a funny old lady.†See: Hayler-Menies Imperial Masquerade: The Legend of Princess Der Ling 2008 pp. 187-188 349 365. Methuen & Co., hardcover
194264166Los Angeles CA: Quon-Quon Co. 843 So. Los Angeles St. 1942-1944. 16mo. 3.8 x 4.75 in. 224 pp each one separately paginated. with many text illustrations. Illustrated softcovers in varying colours slight age toning preserved w/ original portfolio wrapper illustrated minor dustsoiling NF/NF set. Early printing of this charming miniature set of books filled featuring treatises on Chinese cookery art natural history religion political history legends and folklore issued by the noted International Import-Export firm in Los Angeles during World War II in format reminiscent of the Little Blue Book Series. Very scarce in original portfolio wrapper. Quon-Quon Co., 843 So. Los Angeles St., paperback
199158303Cambridge MA: Harvard University Council on East Asian Studies 1991. Thick 8vo. xi 1 492 pp. plus 8 pp. publisher’s ads. With 4 maps. Black cloth silver lettering w/ d.j. political cartoon cover art slight shelfwear NF/NF copy. First edition of this work which focuses on the impact of Japanese military and economic incursions and attacks on Nationalist China during the 1930’s leading to the Second Sino-Japanese War while Chiang Kai-shek continually tried to unite the country. Due to their weak military and economic his ongoing focus on the Communist movement led to public support for the Communists as he continued to back away from confronting Japan. Harvard University, Council on East Asian Studies, hardcover
193324472Shanghai 1933. Very good condition. An amusing letter written by Adeline in Shanghai to her sister Dorothea back home in the United States describing Chinese celebrations and rituals and commenting on the Depression and its "direst calamities".<br /> <br /> Adeline vividly describes the Chinese "Mid Autumn Festival" including paying homage to the moon stories from the Tang Dynasty how the Emperor Tang Min-huang traveled to the moon the exchange of moon shaped cakes and moon viewing rituals.<br /> <br /> She also describes in great detail the important seventh week Buddhist memorial services for a deceased Chinese friend. She describes the elaborate Temple altar decorations of dwarf pine and evergreens tea ceremony attendant monks and priests and the burning of large gifts to the deceased made of paper and bamboo.<br /> <br /> Adeline concludes with a lament about the "business situation" and a wish that "Roosevelt will be able to swing things into line soon but think that he has bitten off almost more than he can chew". <br /> <br /> Three sheets writing paper 10 x 6 1/2" the first 2 written in ink on front and back. Original folds flattened. unknown
193663564Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh Ltd. 1936. 8vo. 6 xvi 251 1 pp. Photo frntsp. numerous plates maps tables text illustrations. Yellow-tinted softcovers minor creasing & wear to spine VG copy. First edition of this installment of the famed journal on Chinese history and culture. The list of Royal Asiatic Society Members provides an invaluable reference. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., paperback
193146474Shanghai: The A.B.C. Press 1931. 8vo. 8 278 pp. Burgundy-coloured cloth gilt lettering chipping head & foot of spine rubbing to spine some edgewear front hinge starting still G copy. First edition of this analysis and appeal to end extraterritoriality in China by foreign powers mostly the United Kingdom the United States and Japan who operated their own courts their own trade systems and zones in Shanghai and other protected enclaves in China. The author points out that the Chinese Parliament had voted to abolish the treaty obligations imposed upon China in the Treaty of Nanking after the First Opium War and that there had been progress in China’s legal system a new constitution and other changes. The A.B.C. Press, hardcover
194662723New York: Doubleday and Co. Inc. 1946. 8vo. vi 2 199 1 pp. Colour frontisp. 3 colour plates numerous black & white plates. Blue pictorial publisher’s cloth black illust. cover art by Wiese front cover black lettering illustrated endpapers slight shelfwear w/ d.j. cover art by Wiese minor chipping head & foot of spine couple closed tears still NF/VG- copy. Early printing of this very uncommon Kurt Wiese title first published in 1929 and reissued in 1946 by Doubleday after he was awarded the Caldecott Honor Award for his “You Can Write Chinese.†This charming work follows the adventure of a Chinese ink stick made out of “Hei Du†black earth first used by an old bamboo painter then a letter writer a tea merchant’s son and more. Scarce in original dustjacket. Doubleday and Co., Inc., hardcover
196656119Taipei Taiwan ROC: China Evangelical Luthern Church 1966. 4to. 2 ii 4 128 pp. With 128 photo plates illustrations. Red & black softcovers black lettering front cover & spine very slight sunning to spine edgewear still VG copy w/ Chinese Chop stamped on ffep. Second edition of this informative and well-illustrated work on annual Chinese festivals marriage ceremonies and customs as well as funeral customs and rules to guide Christian missionaries working in Taiwan avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and offenses. Albrecht worked on the translation with Go Sin-gi and drew from the Chinese original which was much abbreviated and first published in 1955 by the Taiwan Presbyterian Church. [China Evangelical Luthern Church], paperback
1968162020N.p.: Inter-American Film Distributors 1968. Four vintage studio still photographs from the 1968 film. Provenance stamps and labels variously on the verso of each.<br /> <br /> Two vice detective trade stories of their sleazy encounters unaware that a French novelist is eavesdropping in hopes of ideas for his latest novel. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Florida. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Vinegar Syndrome 28. Inter-American Film Distributors unknown
1950H20534Beijing Shanghai: Central Committee 1950. First printing. Paperback. Very Good. Published May 1950. 7.5 x 6.5 inches wraps very good some tanning and light wear 16 pp illustrated throughout. In Chinese and very rare. Guidebook for a national system of teams that belong to a youth league with suggestions for songs how to make a banner or flag types of uniforms how to conduct meetings ceremonies etc. Rare educational booklet from the early days of the Republic of China. Central Committee paperback
198828756China: CCTV 1988. First Edition ~1st Printing. Hardcover. near fine in very good dust jacket in fresh mylar cover; minor scuffing to jacket gentle softening to jacket edges small address label on free front endpaper else a tight square unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket; text in Chinese CCTV hardcover
1991001464Stanford CA: Stanford Univ Press 1991. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. First American Edition. "In almost every case the topics of the individual papers are treated here for the first time in English." Important and scarce scholarly work. Small closed tear top edge of dustjacket and spine of dj lightly faded. Prior owner name and chop mark front endpage that of noted China scholar Lynn Struve. Stanford Univ Press Hardcover
199228639np: Arts & Crafts Quarterly Press 1992. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 11.3x9.8x0.7in. front endpaper removed dust jacket rubbed at head and foot of spine tiny tear at top edge of front panel and front flap. Dust jacket in clear protector. <br>Illustrated with over 100 color figures 14 marks in color and 16 pages of shapes. <br>112pp 2.14lb 11.3x9.8x0.7in Arts & Crafts Quarterly Press hardcover
199029462Columbia SC: McKissick Museum The University of South Carolina 1990. 1st. Soft cover. Fine. 11.0x8.5x0.3in. The catalogue of an exhibition titled Crossroads of Clay at the McKissick Museum The University of South Carolina Columbia South Carolina. The exhibition documented the development of the alkaline-glazed stoneware tradition which is indigenous to the American South. The tradition which appeared in the nineteenth-century in the Edgefield District of South Carolina spread techniques and styles throughout the lower South with the migration of potters. Illustrated primarily in black and white with 8 full-page color plates. <br>129pp 1.14lb 11.0x8.5x0.3in McKissick Museum, The University of South Carolina paperback
194340073New York: Henry Holt and Company 1943. First edition. Hardcover. g to vg. Folio. 192pp. Original burgundy cloth with gold lettering to spine. Frontispiece. <br /> <br /> This handsome volume of photographs with accompanying text is designed to catch the spirit of "a transitional period of civilization affecting one quarter of the human race." The 84 striking duo-tone photographs edited and arranged by Fritz Henle are examples of beautiful photography. They are divided into five categories: the landscapes of China; the architecture and sculpture; the religion; education; life and livelihood; and "into tomorrow." The last part displays photographs showing China fighting two wars. One against the Japanese invader and the other against future insecurity.<br /> <br /> Upper front corner slightly bumped not affecting pages throughout. Gold lettering to spine partly faded. Binding in overall good interior in very good condition. Henry Holt and Company hardcover
199313513Beijing: China Pictorial Publishing House. Fine. 1993. Softcover. 7800241106 . Large format softcover with self-wraps illustrated front cover. English Mandarin Chinese dual text. Book is as new. Contains numerous high-quality photographs of the highway system in china. Included is text describing the history general aspects achievements and future prospects of highway development and construction in china. Many photographs of bridges. No date in book date from Library of Congress LC number. ; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 192 pages . China Pictorial Publishing House paperback
1989x-0275933466Praeger Pub Text 1989. Hardcover. New. 281 pages. 11.00x8.40x1.00 inches. Praeger Pub Text hardcover
199424211Jiangxi Museum 1994. Hardcover. Very Good/very good. Unmarked. 98 color plates. Unclipped dust jacket. Text primarily in Chinese with some English. Measures 9x11.5 inches. Jiangxi Museum hardcover
1989x-0275932737Praeger Pub Text 1989. Hardcover. New. 294 pages. 11.50x9.00x1.25 inches. Praeger Pub Text hardcover
1914165521Paris.: Edward Champion - Emile Larose . 1st Edition. 1914. xxi 248pp appendix and index. Recased in red cloth spine lettered in gilt with the original wrappers bound in. Uncut and a near fine copy with minor spotting to edges and lacking the map. In French. 24 x 15cm. Text in French. Account of the Campaign of Pierre de Kergariou in Indo-China whose goal was to support French shipowners within the Empire of Annam and establish a warmer relationship with the Emperor Gia-Long. On his return de Kergariou was able to supply very valuable geographical and hydrographical information on both Hainan and Vietnam. . Edward Champion - Emile Larose . hardcover
1935029329London: Methuen & Co 1935. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good DJ. Plates. Xxiii 281 Pp. Blue Cloth Gilt. First Edition Thus. Fine No Wear Gilt Brilliant No Fading Or Stains Small Silver Bookplate Of American Ballet Dancer Jeanne Devereaux Who Played For The Queen In The 1930'S. Illustrated Dj Not Price Clipped Light Wear A Few Small Shallow Chips And Tears One 5/8" Closed Tear At Top Front Flap Fold. <br/> <br/> Methuen & Co hardcover
1938223511Batavia.: Java-China-Japan Lijn. 1938. Bifold pamphlet measuring 25.5 x 38cm. Very lightly browned and trifle creased at extremities two little markings in pencil a very good copy. Sailing schedule of three lines of the Java-China-Japan Lijn in 1938 showing detailed lists of ports and departure dates. <br> <br>Routes include: <br>Line 1: East Route Batavia Philippines Hong Kong China <br>Line 2: West Route Batavia Hong Kong China Manchuria <br>Line 4: Japan Service <br> <br>Java-China-Japan Lijn was a Dutch shipping company founded in 1902 to operate passenger and cargo services between Java and East Asia. . Java-China-Japan Lijn. unknown
1982163783Canberra.: Contemporary China Centre The Australian National University. January 1982 - July1987. A broken run of 10 issues of the Australian Journal of Chinese Affairs no. 7-10 12 14-18 published semi-annually by Contemporary China Centre Australian National University from January 1982 to July 1987 stamps of ANU Asian Studies faculty some fading on spine and little rubbing on covers at extremities paperback in good condition. The ten issues cover a wide range of topic on China. Some interesting highlights in the series are: <br>On the `Two Roads' and Following our Own Path: The Myth of the `Capitalist Road' pp. 55-83 issue no.7; Speculation in a Distorting Mirror: Scientific and Political Fantasy in Contemporary Chinese Writing pp. 51-64. issue no.8; China and the Law of the Sea Convention pp. 35-53 issue no.9; Traditional Mongolian Performing Arts in Inner Mongolia pp. 17-38 issue no.10; Laissez-Faire Socialism Prosperous Peasants and China's Current Rural Development Strategy pp. 1-34 issue no.12; China's Economic Growth Structural Transformation and Food Trade pp. 65-83 issue no.14; The Role of Hong Kong in China's Export Drive pp. 83-101 issue no.15; `Good Mao' `Bad Mao': Mao Studies and the Re-Evaluation of Mao's Political Thought pp. 1-6 issue no.16; Patterns of Divorce in China pp. 53-75 issue no.17; The Struggle to Dictate China's Administration: The Conflict of Branches vs Areas vs Reform pp. 15-45 issue no.18 . Contemporary China Centre, The Australian National University. paperback
1964003991New York: The John Day Company 1964. First Edition . Illustrated Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 12 1/4" Tall. Black and White Drawings and Photographs. 47 Clean Unmarked Pages. Includes Record In Slipcase At Rear Of Book. Inscribed And Dated By Betty Warner Dietz To Her Brother And His Wife On Ffep. Dj Chipped 1/2" Horizontally X 1/4" Vertically Front Panel Gutter Top Edge. With 4 Irregular Horizontal Closed Tears From Spine Across Front Panel The Longest Tear Being Approx. 4". Spine Yellowed And Quite Brittle. Dj Not Price-Clipped And In A Protective Plastic Cover. Dietz Was A Prolific Musicologist Of Native Music In Many Cultures. <br/> <br/> The John Day Company hardcover
