Liezi 列子 Chinese Fables Taiwan Children’s Book Cao Junyan Art

by Fan Wen-fang / 范文芳

$50 · Offered by eBay

Vintage 1988 Taiwanese illustrated children’s edition of 《列子》 (Liezi), from the 中國古典寓言故事 (Stories of Classical Chinese Fables) series. Written/adapted by 范文芳 (Fan Wen-fang) and illustrated by noted Taiwanese children’s-book illustrator 曹俊彥 (Cao Junyan). Published by the Taiwan Provincial Government Department of Education (臺灣省政府教育廳) on December 20, 1988 as part of the 中華兒童叢書 children’s series. Beautifully illustrated throughout with colorful traditional-style artwork. An unusual vintage Taiwanese children’s book suitable for collectors of Chinese-language books, Taiwanese children’s literature, Asian illustration, folklore and vintage picture books. Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Overall very nice for its age. Some light age-related wear/spotting may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description. Language: Chinese Published: Taiwan, 1988 Hardcover

• Year: 1988
• Condition: Very Good

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