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ANTIQUARIAN, RARE & COLLECTABLE BOOKS & SOUTH EAST ASIAN ANTIQUES. ALL BOOKS TARIFF FREE TO USA.
ANTIQUARIAN, RARE & COLLECTABLE BOOKS & SOUTH EAST ASIAN ANTIQUES. ALL BOOKS TARIFF FREE TO USA.
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We also have a larger selection of books on Chinese art, including many auction catalogues - please see the Books 稀有中國古董書冊 section of the website for full details. A few of our Chinese art books are listed below, but the books section is much more comprehensive.

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The China Quarterly, Run of 12 Issues, 1972-1975

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A substantial run of twelve issues of The China Quarterly spanning 1972 to 1975, a period marked by the later years of the Cultural Revolution and ...

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The China Quarterly, Run of 3 Issues, 1967

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A highly evocative trio of 1967 issues of The China Quarterly, produced at the height of the Cultural Revolution and reflecting contemporary Wester...

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The Life of Isabella Bird (Mrs. Bishop), by Anna M. Stoddart. Published by John Murray, 1907

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The life and travels of Isabella Bird (1831-1904) are among the most remarkable of the nineteenth century, and this biography by Anna M. Stoddart o...

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The China Journal, Collection of 6 Issues, 1928-1940, North China Daily News and Herald, Shanghai.

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A small but attractive group of six issues of The China Journal, spanning the years 1928 to 1940, a period of significant political and social chan...

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The Chinese Theatre, by Chu-Chia-Chien, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1922

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A striking early twentieth-century study of traditional Chinese theatre, combining concise descriptive text with a rich visual programme. Written b...

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Unpublished Typescript; Journal of a Voyage from Scotland to China in 1839, by Agnes Paterson

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A fascinating unpublished typescript journal of an 1839 voyage undertaken by Agnes Paterson from Scotland (nee Aird, 1809-1893). An introductory No...

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A New Account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton, The Argonaut Press, 1930, Limited edition 2 Volume set

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A New Account of the East Indies, by Alexander Hamilton. With Numerous Maps and Illustrations. Now Edited with Introduction and Notes by Sir Willia...

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From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing

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From Emperor to Citizen; The Autobiography of Aisin-Gioro Pu Yi, 2 Volume set, complete. Published by Foreign Languages Press, Beijing. Third print...

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History and Civilization of China, Theodore Karzis, 2000, Author inscribed copy. Η Ιστορία και ο Πολιτισμός της Κίνας, Θόδωρος Καρζής.

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History and Civilization of China, by Theodore Karzis. Η Ιστορία και ο Πολιτισμός της Κίνας, Θόδωρος Καρζής. Αθήνα: Νέα Σύνορα – Εκδοτικός Οργανισ...

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The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vols. 2 and 3, July 7-Dec 29, 1900

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The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. 2, July 7-Sept 29, 1900 and Vol. 3 Oct 6-Dec 29 1900. A bound set of 6 months of The Sphere...

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The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. I, Jan 27-June 30, 1900

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The Sphere; An Illustrated Newspaper for the Home, Vol. I, Jan 27-June 30, 1900. A bound set of 6 months of The Sphere magazine in a typical librar...

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The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; Volume 54, June - December 1896

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The Graphic; An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper; Volume 54, July - December 1896. A bound set of 6 months of The Graphic magazine in a typical library...

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Chinese Pictorial Art, with Supplement, 1914, E.A. Strehlneek, 1st edition

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Chinese Pictorial Art; Illustrated by Coloured and Collotyped Reproductions from the Author's Collection with descriptions and Notes on the History...

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Journey Into China, National Geographic Society, 1988, with map. Deluxe edition.

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Journey Into China. Deluxe edition. Various contributors. SOLD Published by the National Geographic Society - Seventh printing in 1988 (first publi...

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Travels and Voyages; Burman Empire, Holy Land, China, Java; Howard Malcom, J.L. Stephens, Basil Hall, George Anson; 1840

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This is actually 4 volumes, bound as one; SOLD Travels in the Burman Empire, by Howard Malcom. Illustrated with a map of South Eastern Asia, and Wo...

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Spink The Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia

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Spink: The Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia. Singapore Auction Catalogue, 16 August 2015. 4pp over + 192...

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Philips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958

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Philips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958. SOLD Very attractive vintage map of Asia in terrific condition. No rip...

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The Book of the Pearl by Kunz and Stevenson, 1908 1st edition

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The Book of the Pearl: The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson. S...

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Lo Impero Cinese, 1st Italian edition 1845, by Clemente Pelle

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Lo Impero Cinese, 1st Italian edition 1845, by Clemente Pelle, translated by Guglielmo Villarosa. Also titled as L'Impero Cinese. Lo Impero Cinese ...

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Un Coup d'Oeil sur la Chine, Emile Corderet 1931, first edition

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Un Coup d'Oeil sur la Chine, Emile Corderet 1931, first edition. Un Coup d'Oeil sur la Chine, China at a Glance. Illustrations by Fr...

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The Grandeur of the Gorges by Donald Mennie, signed 1st edition

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The Grandeur of The Gorges by Donald Mennie, signed 1st edition RECENTLY SOLD Fifty Photographic Studies, with Descriptive Notes, of China's Grea...

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Magic Lantern Slide, Chinese Ghost Marriage 冥婚, circa 1900

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Magic Lantern Slide, Chinese Ghost Marriage 冥婚, circa 1900 Original antique magic lantern slide featuring good quality image of a Chinese ...

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Voices from the Flowery Kingdom by Stanley Charles Nott, 1947, signed limited first edition

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Voices from the Flowery Kingdom by Stanley Charles Nott, 1947, signed limited first edition. Being an Illustrated Descriptive Record of th...

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Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung The Little Red Book, China

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Little Red Book, 1969, China. Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung. The Little Red Book, China. SOLD This is a Chairman Mao L...

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