MYTHS AND FOLKLORE.
n.p. [Chefoo, China]: [Probably Chinese Missionary school for girls. Presbyterian Mission], n.d. (1930's).
Small quarto. Decorative title page and seven sheets of illustration in delicate and intricate black paper cutouts (silhouettes) illustrating the tales and folklore printed on facing pages on textured sturdy glassines. The text of each piece in English, titled in English and Chinese. Bound in pictorial brocade in muted colors and tied with black silk cords. The fragile paper paste-downs are quite cracked. All else fine. Scarce. Item #24021
Remarkably detailed and exquisite workmanship.
The tales include: "The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden", "How Holo Stole the Lovely Rose-Red", Sky O'Dawn", "The Lady of the Moon", "Politeness Pays", 'The Spirit Bird" and "The Theft of the Dragon Pearl"
Price: $600.00