Description
Tombs of Old Lo-Yang - William Charles White (1934), limited first edition (number 239 of 500), published by Kelly & Walsh, Shanghai. This standard work documents the construction and contents of royal tombs at Chin-ts'un (Honan), c.550 BC, with numerous photographs of artefacts such as jade, bronze, weapons, horse gear, tomb furniture and more.
Origin & meaning
This book is a monumental example of early Western archaeological documentation of Chinese tomb finds and is internationally recognised as an authoritative source in sinology and archaeology. The limited edition (500 copies) and numbering make this a collector's item with museum value. Extra special is the ex libris label and stamp of Walter T. Shirley II, a well-known US book collector and developer from Long Island, further enhancing its provenance and collector's value.
Dimensions & condition
Measures c. 29 × 24 × 4.2 cm, bound in linen with gold lettering. Dust jacket and cover show light signs of age. The interior is clean and legible. Provided with the ex libris label and the stamp of Walter T. Shirley II on flyleaf. See photos for details.
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