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Kong Shangren: TAOHUA SHAN. (The Peach Blossom Fan). Nuanhong Shi Huike Chuanqi, 30. Yangzhou, 1997. 2 juan in 3 ce, each ce with c. 50 folded leaves Chinese-style. 16 fine woodcut illustrations. 6 vols. 29x18 cm. Stitched figured cloth, brocade case.
GBP 50.00
Facsimile of a title from the well-known collectanea of famous dramas and dramatics produced to a high standard by Liu Shiheng (1875-1926) and based, in turn, on earlier editions with fine illustration. 'Taohua shan' by Kong Shangren (1648-1718) is considered Chinese greatest historical drama. The current edition is also a quality reproduction of Liu's bibliophilic and drama-loving vision. In Chinese.
Subjects: Literature Illustrated Books
New stock due shortly, as of: 03/07/2008
Was item 202 in printed List 140.
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