Descrizione

First Edition. Illustrated with 56 collotype plates, 48 concerning paintings and represented by 36 full-page monochrome plates, 3 full-page color plates, 7 manifold monochrome plates, and 2 manifold color plates. The remaining plates are composed of 5 full-page plates of calligraphy, and 3 full-page plates of seals. The multi-folding plates, provide the opportunity to view an entire painted scroll or long painting. Title-page printed in red and black. 72 paintings from pre-T'ang times into the Ch'ing dynasty are discussed. Each painting is described and the translation of its seals and inscriptions provided. Large Folio (15.25" x 11.5"), publisher's original green polished buckram cloth, the spine lettered in gilt, the upper cover with gilt decoration of a Chinese seal. xvi, 279 + plates pp. A fine copy, especially clean and bright, the binding very strong and showing virtually no wear, though with the mark of a cup which at some time was placed on the upper cover. The Supplement is in fine condition as well.