Title: Gao Lan Xian Xu Zhi [Gao Lan County Chronicle] Author: Qin Weiyue, Huang Jing, Lu Zhitian & Zhang Tingxun Place: Gao Lan, Gan Su Province, China Publisher: Gao Lan Shu Yuan [The Academy of Gao Lan] Date: 1847 Description: A complete set, 12 volumes in total, bound in 4 fascicules, stitched-bound, housed in cloth case (chemise), closed with the traditional Chinese toggle (which are lacking). Stitched-binding, on double leaves. 22.5x15.3 cm. (19x6"). An illustrated account of the local history of a county of the Central Asian province of Gan Su, which borders Tibet, Mongolia, Sichuan, and Xinjiang, and through which the Silk Road passed, and through which the famous missionary-traveler Father Evariste Regis Huc was travelling in the 1840s. Due to its location, this area was a key territory during the 'Great Game', which was played out between the major powers in the area during the nineteenth century. The title and/or author in Chinese characters can be provided upon request. Lot Amendments Condition: Chemise worn, lacking clasps; some soiling, staining and wear to wrappers, a few repairs, contents a bit darkened, overall very good. Item number: 225327
Title: Gao Lan Xian Xu Zhi [Gao Lan County Chronicle] Author: Qin Weiyue, Huang Jing, Lu Zhitian & Zhang Tingxun Place: Gao Lan, Gan Su Province, China Publisher: Gao Lan Shu Yuan [The Academy of Gao Lan] Date: 1847 Description: A complete set, 12 volumes in total, bound in 4 fascicules, stitched-bound, housed in cloth case (chemise), closed with the traditional Chinese toggle (which are lacking). Stitched-binding, on double leaves. 22.5x15.3 cm. (19x6"). An illustrated account of the local history of a county of the Central Asian province of Gan Su, which borders Tibet, Mongolia, Sichuan, and Xinjiang, and through which the Silk Road passed, and through which the famous missionary-traveler Father Evariste Regis Huc was travelling in the 1840s. Due to its location, this area was a key territory during the 'Great Game', which was played out between the major powers in the area during the nineteenth century. The title and/or author in Chinese characters can be provided upon request. Lot Amendments Condition: Chemise worn, lacking clasps; some soiling, staining and wear to wrappers, a few repairs, contents a bit darkened, overall very good. Item number: 225327
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