German collection of Chinese manuscripts from Lou-Lan
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Author: Conrady, August
Title: Die Chinesischen Handschriften- und sonstigen Kleinfunde Sven Hedins in Lou-Lan
Place Published: Stockholm
Publisher:Generalstabens Litografiska Anstalt
Date Published: 1920
Description:
Text in German. Illustrated with numerous photographs of Chinese manuscripts. 32x24 cm (12½x9½"), original paper wrappers, lettering in black and red.
Sinologist Karl Himly was originally commissioned to translate the Chinese manuscripts found in Lou-Lan and examine what Hedin brought with him from his second excursion in 1899-1902. After his death, the Leipzig sinologist and professor of East Asian languages ??August Conrady took over this work.
Condition Report: Faint toning and touches of wear to wrappers, else near fine.
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Heading:
Author: Conrady, August
Title: Die Chinesischen Handschriften- und sonstigen Kleinfunde Sven Hedins in Lou-Lan
Place Published: Stockholm
Publisher:Generalstabens Litografiska Anstalt
Date Published: 1920
Description:
Text in German. Illustrated with numerous photographs of Chinese manuscripts. 32x24 cm (12½x9½"), original paper wrappers, lettering in black and red.
Sinologist Karl Himly was originally commissioned to translate the Chinese manuscripts found in Lou-Lan and examine what Hedin brought with him from his second excursion in 1899-1902. After his death, the Leipzig sinologist and professor of East Asian languages ??August Conrady took over this work.
Condition Report: Faint toning and touches of wear to wrappers, else near fine.