Description
This is a rare and collectable first edition folio titled “Legends of Ancient China” containing Chinese silhouettes. The silhouettes in the book were produced by the American Presbyterian Mission in China c.1930. The book is an original and features legends and stories from Chinese culture.
American Presbyterian Mission – Legends of Ancient China, eight mounted silhouette hand cut-outs illustrations (including title) with captioned tissue guards, bound in a Chinese-style binding with woven tapestry covers, circa 1930, 19cm x 23.5cm.
Condition: Minor wear to cover in places, mostly minor nicks to the cover interior, otherwise very good for a handmade book of this age.
