GILES, Herbert A. (translated and annotated by)

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio

London: Thos. De La Rue, 1880. 8vo. Half Morocco. 2 Volumes. Vol I, pp xxxii, 432; Vol II, pp 403. Red half morocco binding with raised bands and gilt panelling to spines. Some slight edgewear to corners. Gilt crest to front boards and lower spines, no other markings. Marbled endpapers and edges. Scattered foxing, primarily to prelim and index pages only - text clean and clear. Translation of stories known in Chinese as Liao-Chai-Chi-I. A handsome set. Rare. Good. Item #014119

Price: $1,392.81 NZD