GILES, Herbert A.

Gems of Chinese Literature.

First edition of Herbert A. Giles' Gems of Chinese Literature

London: Bernard Quaritch, 1884.

$400.00

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First edition of Giles' unparalleled compilation of Chinese literature. Octavo, original yellow cloth elaborately decorated in gilt. In near fine condition. An exceptional example.

Giles' Gems of Chinese Literature contains an installment of short extracts from the most famous writers of all ages, chronically arranged and extending from 550 B.C. to 1650 A.D. Notable authors include Kao Ti, Li-Ling, Wei Ming Ti, Liu Yin, and Fang Hsiao-Ju.