The Story of Jade

Herbert P. Whitlock, Martin L. Ehrmann

Published by Sheridan House, New York, NY, 1949

About this Item

Sheridan House, New York. 1949. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for original bookseller mark of The House of Sung in English and Chinese on RFFP. Book Condition: VG+; bumped tip on rear top; light wear to tips, head, and tail form shelving; light splash stain on front board. No DJ. Brick-red boards and spine with green box and lettering over gilt on spine and green over gilt ornament on front board. Maps as endpapers. 222pp Folio. In this book the authors have deliberately avoided discussing age or antiquity of individual pieces. They have tried to tell the story of jade in terms of its mineralogical interest and aesthetic appeal which the original craftsmen intended it to mean which encompasses Taoism and Buddhism with the wealth of legend and symbolism that embroiders each of these great systems of philosophy. Seller Inventory # 004229

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Story of Jade

Publisher: Sheridan House, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket