China in sign and symbol

A$1,250 · Offered by Douglas Stewart Fine Books

Limited edition

With decorations by Kent Crane. Shanghai : Kelly Walsh, 1926. Quarto, bright gilt lettered and illustrated buckram, decorated endpapers, presentation inscription to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Lavingon of Shanghai, pp. xx; 227, numerous colour plates, occasional light foxing. Fine copy of this beautifully illustrated book on the shop signs of Chinese traders and businesses.

• Binding: Hardcover

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