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Book Biographies of Twelve Chinese Great Scholars Illustrations on Silk c 1910

$ 250.8

Availability: 58 in stock
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Restocking Fee: 10%
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Condition: Excellent condition with no damage or repair. Wooden binding shows some minor age effects.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Book Biographies of Twelve Chinese Great Scholars Illustrations on Silk c 1910
    Rare Chinese concertina-style book on handmade paper with fine color illustrations for each scholar and text opposite in English and Chinese. Illustrations are original watercolor drawings on silk with cream ribbon borders. Scholars (not all pictured) are Yang Kwei-Shan, Li Chung-Ting, Chu Wen-ung, Su Wen-Chung, Su Wen-Ting, Li Tai-Pai, Han Wen-Kung, Pai Wen-Kudg, Yeu Chung-Chieb, Major General Wang, Chan Hsi-Shan, Tiger Head Koo. First Edition, slight curve to boards, internally and externally clean, book in very good condition, wooden boards with Chinese symbol in green on front.
    Dimensions:  Closed the book is 8 1/2" x 6" x 3/4". 0.7 pounds.
    Condition:
    Excellent condition with no damage or repair. Wooden binding shows some minor age effects.