A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
by Werner, E.T.C
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
New York: Julian Press, 1961. 625pp. Black Cloth with circular patterned design on the front panel. Even toning to the pages light wear to the red spine label, bottom spine edge, otherwise an attractive, tight copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket is bright and clean with a minimum of wear to the extremities. in mylar sleeve. Originally published in 1932 and nearly half a centuiry to compile, the author traces the major myths, supersititions, and beliefs that are found in Eastern literature, art, and customs.. First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Thick Octavo.
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- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 028945
- Title
- A Dictionary of Chinese Mythology
- Author
- Werner, E.T.C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Julian Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- Chinese Mythology Superstition Beliefs Chinese Language Perry
- Size
- Thick Octavo
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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