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A Year of the Pig: 1947.
by KOEHN, Alfred
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Beijing: Lotus Court,, 1947. First edition, first printing, of this private press guide to the complex beliefs enshrined in the traditional Chinese calendar, listing auspicious and inauspicious activities for each day of the year, as well as important weather forecasts. Also included is a catalogue of "commonly accepted superstitions": the twitching of the right eye in the late evening foreshadows a new business opportunity, while the chatter of a magpie in the early morning brings wealth, happiness, and plenty to eat and drink. Alfred Koehn was a German diplomat and botany enthusiast who worked in Japan and then in China. In Beijing, he established a residence and publishing house, "The Lotus Court", in a traditional Beijing hutong. He wrote and printed a number of books on the two countries, many of which are now seldom encountered. Octavo (250 x 171 mm). Original paper wrappers, blue thread xianzhuang stitching, spine ends capped with blue silk, front cover lettered in blue with red silhouette of a pig. Front cover with some indentations and light foxing, top edge toned, internally clean. A very good copy indeed.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 163471
- Title
- A Year of the Pig: 1947.
- Author
- KOEHN, Alfred
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Beijing: Lotus Court,
- Date Published
- 1947
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.
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- First Edition
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- Wrappers
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