Old Photos of Beijing. Beijing, China. Overall condition is good.
Old Beijing: Postcards from the Imperial City by Felicitas Titus 2012 BEAUTIFUL
Of particular note are images of the Empress Dowager, the child emperor Puyi, and other personalities at the Manchu Court. The author, who was born and lived in China before 1949, has written an informative introduction to each chapter as well as a general introduction to classical Beijing.
Moment in Peking Lin Yutang 1939 First Edition John Day Chinese Novel Hardcover
First edition, first printing of Lin Yutang’s landmark novel of China, published by John Day in 1939, the same year Time magazine named it one of the best books of the year. Period ownership inscription “Freida E. Rainier 1939” on the front endpaper, dated the year of publication. No dust jacket, as is standard for surviving copies of this edition. Printed by H. Wolff, New York. Please look at photos closely for condition. Packed and shipped with care from a smoke-free home. Check out my shop for hundreds of high-quality vintage objects, quality clothing, hand made items, and antique books. Combined discounted shipping always available. Questions welcome… I love to meet my customers! Alexandra, AKA Delicious Alex ? ? ?
Annual Customs and Festivals in Peking | Tun Li-Ch’En | Henri Vetch | 1936
Published by Peiping: Henri Vetch, 1936. As recorded in the Yen-ching Sui-shih-chi by Tun Li-Ch’en, translated and annotated by Derk Bodde.
Annual Customs and Festivals in Peking | Tun Li-Ch’En | Henri Vetch | 1936
Published by Peiping: Henri Vetch, 1936. As recorded in the Yen-ching Sui-shih-chi by Tun Li-Ch’en, translated and annotated by Derk Bodde.