Hsi Shih (pronounced See-She) beauty of beauties (a romance of ancient China about 495-472 B. C. )
Shanghai: Kelly and Walsh Limited, 1931. 8 3/4" x 6" pp. xvi, [2], 116, [2]. First edition. Blue cloth boards with gold stamping on the spine and embossing on the cover; corners slightly bumped. Includes dust jacket, soiled though intact, includes chipping with loss along the spine and edges though not disturbing the text and images. Includes all 6 plates. Item #2772
Shu Chiung (Ruth Shu-chiung Huang) was married to Dr. Wu Lien-Teh (1879-1960) who was credited as the inventor of the respiration mask, forerunner of today's N95 respirator. (Wikipedia).
Price: $300.00
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