SHULM1 Shu Hongjun; Ren Fuchang: LIDAI MING JIANG TU. (Illustrations of Famous Generals). Shanghai, 1887. 4, 2 pp. introductory text plus 50 fullpage lithographic illustrations each followed by a page of text; 2 pp. introductory text plus 50 fullpage lithographic illustrations each followed by a page of text, 2 pp. afterword. 2 vols. 17x11 cm. Paper. GBP 850.00 Two-volume work containing a total of 100 fullpage very delicate black-and-white lithographic illustrations (50 illustrations to each volume) showing famous Chinese generals throughout Chinese history. Each illustration is followed by a page of text describing each general's exploits and victories. Arranged chronologically from the Zhou to the Qing. The delicate and detailed lithographic illustrations are by the innovative late-19th century artist Ren Fuchang (1835-1893), better-known as Ren Xun. The pages of illustration and text are interspersed by blank leaves. The work is complete. A very rare work by the premier Shanghai lithography publisher, Dianshizhai. Wear, chipping and loss to covers. Internally fine. In Chinese. Subjects: Rare Books Illustrated Books Available, as of: 03/07/2008 Was item 250 in printed List 140. Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com.