A Chinese-English Dictionary

London: Kelly & Walsh, 1912. Second, revised and enlarged edition of Giles' monumental work, the most complete Chinese-English dictionary ever published. This massive early work still retains rich value as a reference for both student and researcher to the present day--while virtually all currently available Chinese English dictionaries consist of less than 9,000 characters, Giles' work includes some 13,848 distinct characters. Again in marked conrast to current works, all characters are reproduced in a large, easily viewed scale. Pronunciation is provided in Romanized Beijing (Mandarin), Cantonese, Hakka, Fuzhou, Wenzhou, Ningpo (of which Shanghainese is a relative), Yangzhou, Sichuan and 'mid-China' dialects, as well as in Korean, Japanese and Annamese (Vietnamese). Annexes include table of Imperial Chinese official ranks, a huge list of family names, incuding many now very rarely encountered, a list and chronology of Chinese dynasties, topographical details including provinces and prefectures of China and Mongolia at the time of publication and detailed tables of the Chinese traditional calendar. All parts complete in single contemporary quarter leather binding; small library stamp on rear endpaper. The condition of this volume is exceptional for its age and size. While there are small chips and scars to the outer boards, all internal pages are clean--none are loose, folded or torn. Binding is remarkably tight; front and rear hinges strong and never repaired. xviii, 1,795 pp., radical index. Cordier 3901, Hucker 87. *** VERY HEAVY VOLUME, SENT ONLY BY AIRMAIL OR COURIER. EXTRA SHIPPING CHARGE WILL BE REQUIRED. ***. Second edition, revised. Quarter Leather. Very Good. 33 x 27 cm..