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Tientsin 1932. Red cloth, very good, 108p. English text, 25 b.w. collotype photos of Chinese girls, privately printed, 18 x 24.5 cm., minor detent to title page, else clean copy. NO dj * FIRST & ONLY EDITION EXCEPTIONALLY RARE & OBSCURE * . *** **** *** . . A KEEN INSIGHT ON CHINESE "SING SONG" . . . & OTHER ENTERTAINMENT GIRLS . . . FIRST & ONLY PRIVATE EDITION . * This work was originally written in Russian by E. De Laberbis. Then it was translated by [Mr. Grin] I.L. Miller, the editor of the Russian Daily "Nasha Zaria." The book was privately published by the translator. . *** This fascinating illustrated work is devoted to the Chinese girl; the various types are explained by the author. He had much experience with "sing-song" dancers, "entertainers, " others most whom were disguised prostitutes. . This work is a photographic essay with accompanying text. Each girl "type" is discussed, showing her photograph, with her traits and attributes. This book covers the intricate phase of Chinese social life, hitherto not set down into writing, customs, habits, the live of "sing-song" girls, how they are in North China: Tientsin, Peking, Hong Kong & Shanghai descriptions correct in every detail based on the author's personal, private and very personal primary observations! . * These girls were found work in cabarets, some were called "dancers, actress, entertainers, circus performers, dramatic artists, popular ballet & dancing girls" as well as movie starlets, high & low class prostitutes and were "companions" to foreigners. . * Considered "social outcasts," they were banned from "respectable Chinese" society. Due to overwhelming Western influences and changes taking place in China, in addition to the profuse number of very willing foreign men, the swelling ranks of "professional" women flourished during the hay day of night life in 1920-30's China. As quoted per the dust jacket notes by YANG Pao Ling. . * Many of these women were stunningly beautiful and charming. They were fashionable and wore marvelous clothes and jewelry most of which were gifts from their appreciative clients. They were knock outs and they were in great demand ! . * A very fascinating and very RARE primary resource on the "pleasure girls" of China. The title page shows [Mr. Grin] editor of the Russian Daily "Nasha Zaria" next to the author's name, a play on words, a pun. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** RARITY: FIRST & ONLY SMALL, OBSCURE EDITION: This obscure and R A R E work was copyright by and printed for the author, and was not distributed by the usual sources due to the "indiscreet" subject nature. . The book was therefore privately distributed, or sold to the author's cronies, friends and "partners in crime." . This obscure gem is seldom found for sale on the market and has always been exceptionally RARE ! . When found with the original dust jacket this gem is even mo e RARE !t . Not all copies have the dust jacket, to see this please view spine.jpg on our website. Cover.jpg is a photo of the book covers. . * . *. Seller Inventory # 21043704
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