Vendeur : SN Books Ltd, Thetford, Royaume-Uni
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Orders shipped daily from the UK. Professional seller. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000500162
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1972. 4 volume set. 8vo hardcovers, green cloth with green dyed top-edge. Near Very Good set in Good dust jackets. Light spotting to the dyed edges. Dust jackets price clipped. (China, Chinese History, Historical Fiction) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur SB20OS-01743
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Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
hardcover. Etat : Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. N° de réf. du vendeur rev2995587806
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Vendeur : Flip Your Wig, Cloverdale, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Hardcover, all four volumes in dust jackets. Unmarked clean pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 080923001
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Vendeur : Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA], Beloit, WI, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Unexpurgated Edition. Ming Dynasty (circa AD 1600) Chinese novel of manners, acclaimed as one of the 'six classics of Chinese Literature', satirizing upper class attitudes and morés in sexually explicit terms - this edition being the first complete version in English, with earlier printings offering its most explicit passages in Latin. First English edition thus. Hardcover, four volume set in jackets, as pictured. Light wear to books, couple of corners bumped; price-clipped jackets show minor edgewear. Text clean. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this set of books will be required; please inquire for an accurate quote. Size: Octavo. Set. N° de réf. du vendeur x1487
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Vendeur : Wombat's Book Nook, Yarraville, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Reprint Edition. A standalone copy of Volume 4 of "The Golden Lotus," a celebrated translation of the infamous Chinese novel "Chin P'ing Mei." Authored by Xiaoxiaosheng, this multi-volume work is considered one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, though its explicit content led to its banning at various times. This particular edition is a 1972 reprint by Routledge & Kegan Paul, featuring the renowned translation by Clement Egerton.This volume is presented in a sturdy hardcover binding and remains in good condition, suitable for a collector or reader interested in this monumental work. Please note that this listing is for Volume 4 only, and it does not include a dust jacket.The text is entirely in English, being a complete translation from the original Chinese. "Chin P'ing Mei" offers a vivid, often scandalous, depiction of 16th-century Chinese society during the Ming Dynasty, exploring themes of wealth, power, sexuality, and morality through its complex characters. N° de réf. du vendeur SCAN-14-6BD150C9
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Vendeur : Wombat's Book Nook, Yarraville, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Reprint Edition. A complete four-volume set of "The Golden Lotus" (Chin P'ing Mei), presented here in the acclaimed English translation by Clement Egerton. Originally published in 1939, this 1972 reprint edition by Routledge & Kegan Paul makes this significant work of Chinese literature accessible to English readers. The novel, attributed to Xiaoxiaosheng, is a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty vernacular fiction, renowned for its detailed portrayal of daily life, social commentary, and pioneering use of realism, often exploring themes of corruption, decadence, and human desire. This comprehensive set provides an indispensable insight into classical Chinese culture and narrative art. Bound in sturdy hardcover, the set is in good condition, though it is lacking the original dust jackets. The text is entirely in English, being a translation from the Chinese original. N° de réf. du vendeur SCAN-14-0F826715
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Vendeur : Russian Hill Bookstore, San Francisco, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 4 Volume Set. Translated by clement Egerton. Shelfwear to DJs: light scuffing along edges and covers. DJs in mylar. All volumes are tightly bound, no marks. Set is in Near Fine condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 58579
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Vendeur : Wombat's Book Nook, Yarraville, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Good. A standalone second volume of the highly influential and often controversial Chinese novel, "Chin P'ing Mei", translated into English. This edition, published by Routledge & Kegan Paul in 1972, presents the second part of "The Golden Lotus" story, a detailed portrayal of Chinese society during the Ming Dynasty, renowned for its intricate plot, character development, and explicit content. Bound in hardcover, the book is in good condition, showing typical signs of age and handling. Please note that this volume is offered without its original dust jacket. The text is presented entirely in English, being a complete translation from the original Chinese. N° de réf. du vendeur SCAN-14-CA103AAD
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Vendeur : Wombat's Book Nook, Yarraville, VIC, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Later Printing. A cornerstone of Chinese literature, this is the complete four-volume English language translation of the iconic novel "Chin P'ing Mei" (also known as "The Golden Lotus"), rendered by the esteemed scholar Clement Egerton. Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul in London in 1972, this set represents a later printing of Egerton's historically significant and pioneering translation, which was first released in 1939.The novel, traditionally attributed to the pseudonymous author Xiaoxiaosheng, offers an unparalleled and often explicit depiction of Ming Dynasty society. It delves deep into themes of morality, desire, and corruption through the intricate lives of its characters, particularly the licentious Ximen Qing and his six wives. "Chin P'ing Mei" is celebrated for its detailed portrayal of everyday life, social customs, and its psychological realism, earning its place as one of the 'Four Great Classical Novels' of Chinese literature, despite its controversial and often censored content.This handsome four-volume set is bound in the publisher's original hardcover. The books are presented in Good condition, featuring sturdy bindings and generally clean text throughout. As is common for some academic publications of this era or due to the passage of time, no dust jackets are present. A substantial and important scholarly edition, offered in Royal Octavo format (approx. 24x16 cm). N° de réf. du vendeur SCAN-14-17EF8CFF
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