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1966009781Tucson, The University of Arizona Press, 1966. xviii, 792 S. Orig.-Leinenband. Mit kleinem Namenszug, sonst gut erhaltenes Exemplar mit nur leichten Gebrauchsspuren.
550 pp. 8vo, cloth, d.w., sl. chipped., mylar protected.
Illustrated by Tai Tun-Pang.
"Written from original sources and abounding in anecdote, it is an enthralling history of a little-known aspect of China's pilgrimage from Confucius to Marx". Indexed and illustrated with a frontisportrait, 10 B/W photoplates, endpapermaps, 292p.
8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece, plates and endpaper maps; green cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. The pitiful and horrifying story of the last Emperor of China.
8vo., First Edition; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE. Redmond's O'Hanlon's article 'Amazon Adventure' is also signed on title.
19982082702114910930Shobunsha 1998. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 115 pages Size: 20cm Shobunsha paperback
2090502113705012Not Available N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
1606602014 3/8 x 18 3/8 inches. Fine original hand color; slight split at centerfold fine condition. <br /><br /><p>A brilliant example in rich original hand color of the rare and only English language edition of the earliest printed folio-size western map specifically of China and "the first to show the Great Wall"Nebenzahl. "This map remained the standard type for the interior of China for over sixty years" Tooley. Although 2 pocket-sized English language editions of an abbreviated version of Ortelius' <i>Theatrum</i> entitled <i>Epitome</i> were published previously in 1601 and 1603 with brief texts in English the English text in the present edition runs to 2 large folio pages printed on the back of the map giving an extensive description of China drawn from recent publications of observations by European travelers to the area particularly Jesuits. With its three lushly designed cartouches and many illustrations of indigenous shelters modes of transportation i.e. the famous wind wagons and animals this is one of Ortelius's richest engravings and among his rarest. </p><p>Nebenzahl <i>Mapping the Silk Road and Beyond </i>4.6; van der Krogt 8410:31:051; Tooley <i>Maps and Mapmakers</i> p. 106 pl. 78 p. 108; Walter <i>Japan: A Cartographic Vision</i> 11F p. 186.</p>
1606602014 3/8 x 18 3/8 inches. Fine original hand color; slight split at centerfold fine condition. <br /><br /><p>A brilliant example in rich original hand color of the rare and only English language edition of the earliest printed folio-size western map specifically of China and "the first to show the Great Wall"Nebenzahl. "This map remained the standard type for the interior of China for over sixty years" Tooley. Although 2 pocket-sized English language editions of an abbreviated version of Ortelius' <i>Theatrum</i> entitled <i>Epitome</i> were published previously in 1601 and 1603 with brief texts in English the English text in the present edition runs to 2 large folio pages printed on the back of the map giving an extensive description of China drawn from recent publications of observations by European travelers to the area particularly Jesuits. With its three lushly designed cartouches and many illustrations of indigenous shelters modes of transportation i.e. the famous wind wagons and animals this is one of Ortelius's richest engravings and among his rarest. </p><p>Nebenzahl <i>Mapping the Silk Road and Beyond </i>4.6; van der Krogt 8410:31:051; Tooley <i>Maps and Mapmakers</i> p. 106 pl. 78 p. 108; Walter <i>Japan: A Cartographic Vision</i> 11F p. 186.</p> books
236p. Illustrated. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket. Numerous pencil underling and notes. Second printing. OCC 9
First printing, 8vo, 458 pp, sand-colored cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. like new,
1796177641London. 1796. Large format engraving 23.9 x 35.9 cm; 35.9 x 46 cm sheet including caption and platemark spots of browning to the image affecting the sky and marginal foxing old paper abrasions to the verso the sheet a little creased and dusty but a strong dark impression in very good condition. Fine detailed engraving after a drawing by the artist William Alexander 1767-1816 of the sumptuous Hall of Audience to the Summer Palace prepared as plate 22 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. Staunton's commentary noted its magnificence: "Its projecting roof was supported upon two rows of large wooden columns the shafts of which were painted red and varnished; and the capitals ornamented with various scrolls and devices in vivid colouring particularly with dragons.". The engraver William Lowry 1762- 1824 specialised in architectural engravings and was later a member of the Royal Society. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
[1965] One of a series of discussion pamphlets on nuclear disarmament. 23 pages.
18139923ABLondon, Sherwood, Neely and Jones, 1813. Bd II., Vol 2, Kl.-8°. 1 nn. Bl., 356 S. Mit 2 mehrfachgef. Ktn, 8 Kupf.-Taf. (4 gef.). Ldr. Verg. Rü.-Tit., Rü.-Verg. Ecken ber. u. bestossen. Minimal gebr. Calf. Gilt title on spine, gilt spine. Rubbed and bumped. Slightly browned.
181361979ABLondon, Sherwood, Neely and Jones, 1813. Bd XX . Volumes XX. Kl.-8°. 1 nn. Bl., 372 S. mehrfachgef. Karten, Or.Leder, vergold. Rü.-Titel, , Rü, prof.restauriert. altersgemäßer, guter Zustand.
342pp. 24 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
1954CHIN0144London, The China Society 1954. xi, 104 Seiten, 112 graph. Darst., OLn. mit OUmschl., gut erhalten.
8vo, br. ed. xxix-639pp. This is a collection of over 560 important and frequently-used Chinese political terms and phrases that appeared between 1949 and 1990. Each entry contains an explanation of the term and its origin, a description of how and under what circumstances the term was used, and a discussion of the changes of meaning over the years, as well as the political and social significance of the words.
1864223685Shanghai.: Presbyterian Mission Press. 1864. viii 279 pp. contemporary half roan rubbed 23.3 x 16.5cm marbled boards spine gilt lettered a little light rubbing to the boards last two leaves archivally strengthened at the hinge small tidemark to the inner corner of the title-page age-toning and some offsetting to the text inked signature of an early owner Dec. 1870 Fred. P. Napier lettering on spine a little worn a good complete copy. The second work published by the remarkable sinologue missionary and linguist Joseph Edkins 1823-1905. This second edition is noted for its deeper inquiry into the Peking dialect specifically its "laws of tones and accent" <br>The book is divided into three primary parts designed to move a student from basic sounds to complex communication: <br>Part I: On Sound: Detailed exploration of pronunciation the tonal system and phonetics. <br>Part II: Parts of Speech: A categorical breakdown of Mandarin vocabulary and functional grammar. <br>Part III: Syntax: Guidance on sentence structure and verbal interaction. <br>Appendices: Includes discussions on southern Mandarin dialects Mandarin literature and contemporary Chinese philology <br> <br>Lowendahl 1811 Supplement. . Presbyterian Mission Press. hardcover
1937029959Cambridge Massachusetts 1937 Harvard University Press Hardcover 1st Edition
2013248484Berlin: de Gruyter 2013. XXX, 543 S. Ln.
195814929Peking: Foreign Languages Press 1958. First Edition. 12mo. Staple-bound pamphlet; printed wrappers; 73pp. Near Fine. Lengthy essay on the creative imperatives of Party-sponsored literature. Includes appendix by Shao Chuan-Lin "Clear the Road and Advance Boldly! Foreign Languages Press unknown books
198118960ABBeijing, New World Press, 1981. 20,5 : 14 cm. 234 pages, 12 pages with 56 illustrations. Illustrated original boards.
