Feng Chow Wang: Adventures of Hsi Men Ching, 1927 Ed. 181/750
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Feng Chow Wang: The Adventures of Hsi Men Ching, Edition 181/750.
Illustrated Limited Edition 181 of 750, intended for private circulation.
Privately Printed for The Library of Facetious Lore, 1927.
Translated by Chu Tsui-Jen.
Illustrated with b/w erotic drawings. Hardcover quarto in grass green cloth over orange paper covered Ming Dynasty erotic Chinese book that according to legend was written by Feng Chow Wang on paper soaked in poison which would interest its recipient because of its content and subsequently kill him. The book was banned in the U.S. and copies were seized up until 1928. A very collectible copy of a scarce title.
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Illustrated Limited Edition 181 of 750, intended for private circulation.
Privately Printed for The Library of Facetious Lore, 1927.
Translated by Chu Tsui-Jen.
Illustrated with b/w erotic drawings. Hardcover quarto in grass green cloth over orange paper covered Ming Dynasty erotic Chinese book that according to legend was written by Feng Chow Wang on paper soaked in poison which would interest its recipient because of its content and subsequently kill him. The book was banned in the U.S. and copies were seized up until 1928. A very collectible copy of a scarce title.
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Near Fine Book in VG+ slipcase. Please refer to the photos or request additional info. The absence or brevity of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition reports are obtained via email or by phone. Any condition statement given as a courtesy to a client is only an opinion and not to be treated as a statement of fact. Zikorn AH shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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