Chinese Love Tales

Collection of Chinese stories about love drawn from the classic literature of the 17th century, illustrated throughout with pen-and-ink drawings of acclaimed Italian-American artist Valenti Angelo. Previously published as "Eastern Shame Girl,'' this book was purportedly "attacked--and acquitted--in the courts with judicial recognition of its exceptional literary merit." This is the First Printing of this lovely illustrated edition from Three Sirens Press from 1935 (First, thus), an octavo (8vo) bound in rust-colored silk over boards, stamped & ruled in gilt with gilt decorations to front & spine. In 161 pages with sewn-in ribbon marker. Condition is Fine: protected in its original cardboard slipcase, the book is Like New: completely clean & bright, binding strong & square, pages creamy white with mild tanning to edges, but unmarked. Clear mylar protective cover missing a 2" strip around bottom edges. The slipcase is intact, brown stiff cardboard with beige paper pastedown to front, but splitting along one bottom edge & heavily rubbed along all other edges. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Three Sirens Press

Year: 1935

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

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Country: United States