ZZPPJ1 PIPA JI BANHUA TULU. (Woodblock Print Illustrations from Editions of the Pipa Ji). Nanjing, 2003. 1, 55 folded leaves, Chinese style. 138 reproductions of b/w woodcut illustrations throughout. 29x18 cm. Stitched, brocade covers, silk case. GBP 25.00 A elegant showcase for Ming and Qing woodcut book illustration. Gao Ming (c. 1307-71) composed the text of the Yuan drama, 'Pipa Ji' and there have been many fine editions. This work reproduces all of the illustrations from four rare exemplars (details are given in Chinese characters). Where known, details of publisher, cutter and artist are given in all cases. A useful visual reference. In Chinese. Subjects: Illustrated Books Woodcuts New stock due shortly, as of: 03/07/2008 Was item 230 in printed List 140. Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com.