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Li Juchai et al.; Jueseng ed: JINYUYUAN TUHUAJI. (Illustrations from 'The Dream of the Red Chamber'). Beijing, 2002. 392 pp. Duotone reproductions of lithographic illustrations throughout. 26x26 cm. Stitched, between boards.
GBP 50.00
Essentially a photolithographic reprint of a rare illustrated lithographic version of the famous Qing novel 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' by Cao Xueqin. The original was published in Beijing by the 'Huangjing Ribao' in 1913-14 and printed by the Huangguo Shuju. There is said to have been an early version done by the Dianshizhai in 1888. The present work is reproduced from a copy in the Beijing Library. It is remarkable for having over 380 illustrations, the designs for which are attributed to the painter Li Juchai. In Chinese.
Subjects: Illustrated Books
Can be ordered in, as of: 03/07/2008
Was item 207 in printed List 140.
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