RESEARCHES INTO CHINESE SUPERSTITIONS [Seven volumes]
Shanghai: T'usewei Printing Press, 1914-1922. Octavo, Seven volumes. In Good condition. Ex-library with embossed stamp to title pages and penciled call number on title page versos, surface tears to rear endpapers where library labels have been removed. Spines are tan with black print. Boards quarter bound with red cloth to spine edges and grey paper to boards, 4-hole binding with multi-color thread. Mild wear to edges and corners, peripheral toning, paper spines are toned with Chinese labels at bottom, second volume spine partially torn away, owner bookplates on front pastedown. Illustrated: b&w photographs, drawings, color plates. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area. CONTENTS: First Part: Superstitious Practices. Vol. I. (1914) xxi, 155 pages — Vol. 2. (1922) xv, paged 158-228 — Vol. 3. (1922) xxviii, paged 229-320 — Vol. 4. (1922; creasing to front board) xxv, paged 322-464 — Vol. 5. (1918) xxiv, paged 466-736 — Second Part: The Chinese Pantheon. Vol. 6. (1920) xxxiv, 234 pages — Vol. 7. (1922) xxv, 497 pages. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. More