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New York: The Julian Press. 627pp. Cream color hardcover with silver spine title. Pages mildly yellowed, spine sunned. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall JC . Very Good. Hardcover. First American Edition.. 1969.
A dictionary of Chinese mythology by Werner, E. T. C - 1932
by Werner, E. T. C
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A dictionary of Chinese mythology
by Werner, E. T. C
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Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh, 1932. xxiii, 627p., mildly worn hardcover with interesting bookplate of Marcus Crahan, otherwise very good.
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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The Julian Press, Inc., 1961. Hardcover in good condition. No dust jacket.. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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Julian Press, 1961. Hardcover. Very good plus condition with text clean and binding sound but lacks a dust jacket.. 627pp.
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Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
by Werner, E. T. C
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Longwood Pr Ltd, 1976. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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NY:: Julian Press,. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1961. Hardcover. Introduction by Hyman Kublin. First edition thus. Near fine in a near fine (trace edge wear) dust jacket. .
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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New York: Julian Press, 1961. Bound in black cloth with Chinese trigram stamped in red on upper board and red and gilt stamping on spine. Internally clean, unmarked and tightly bound. Dust jacket has modest edge wear, with a little more top of spine panel. A large book, 627 pages; with an introduction by Prof. Hyman Kublin. . Re-issue. Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Near Fine/Very Good Plus.
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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Julian Press, Inc, New York, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Very Good Condition. Light brown end-papers. Introduction by Hyman Kublin. Werner's compendium of Chinese mythology, inimitably described by the author himself as a "Who's Who of the Chinese Otherworld," has been a choice collector's item for many years. It was originally published in 1932 with the illustrious imprint of Kelly and Walsh of Shanghai. But like many another notable work in the field of Chinese studies brought out by this famous publishing house, Werner's volume has long been unavailable to numerous would-be readers and purchasers. This stupendous work required nearly a half century to compile, traces the major myths, superstitions, and beliefs that are found in Eastern literature, art, and customs. Explains how the God of Happiness had his origin in an emperor's liking for dwarfs ... why Chinese children wear a cord around their necks ... what incense means…
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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New York: The Julian Press, Inc., 1961. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". None. A smart first edition of this dictionary of Chinese mythology, lacking the dust wrapper. First edition. A detailed and comprehensive dictionary of reference for Chinese mythology, including many varied myths from regional and cultural traditions. Much of the mythology recorded from Greater China involves exciting stories of fantastic beings, the use of magical powers, and exotic mythological settings. Compiled by Edward Theodore Chalmers Werner, a British diplomat in Qing Dynasty China and sinologist specialising in superstition, myths and magic in China. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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New York: Julian Press, 1961. 625pp. Black Cloth with circular patterned design on the front panel. Even toning to the pages light wear to the red spine label, bottom spine edge, otherwise an attractive, tight copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket is bright and clean with a minimum of wear to the extremities. in mylar sleeve. Originally published in 1932 and nearly half a centuiry to compile, the author traces the major myths, supersititions, and beliefs that are found in Eastern literature, art, and customs.. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Thick Octavo.
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A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
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Santa Monica, California, United States
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Kelly and Walsh Limited, 1932. First Edition (1932.) Rebound hardcover lacking dust jacket. 4to with 627 pages. The book is in good condition with some shelf wear and bumping to edges. Slight toning due to age and some foxing. Otherwise Interior is clean and tight. Pictures available upon request. Dictionary of information dealing with Chinese mythology and superstitions. Gray covers with blue cloth spine/Black text. #033689. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. 4to. Dictionary / Chinese Myths .
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