Justus Doolittle Rev (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Social Life of the Chinese, Vol. 2 by Justus Doolittle is a detailed nineteenth-century study of Chinese customs, traditions, and everyday life based on the authorâs experiences in China. Covering topics such as family structure, religion, education, festivals, commerce, and social practices, the work provides a fascinating historical perspective on Chinese society during the Qing dynasty. Written with the observational style of a missionary-scholar, it reflects both the curiosity and attitudes of its era. An important and collectible work for readers interested in Chinese history, anthropology, and travel literature. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Two Volumes Complete. Green cloth with gilt on fronts and spines shelf rubbed. Worn at spine heads, heels, and at tips. Second and third blank pages in volume one reinforced with clear tape along gutters. Pages yellowing.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, original cloth, worn, some bumped corners, 19 x 14 cm, 633 pp., English, Illustrations, book condition: Very Good [This description may have been translated by AI.].

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Rozario, Marcal and Company, 1872 London, New York, San Francisco, Quarto. First edition. vii, 548 pages (plus errata); vii, 695 pages. Two volumes complete. Original heavy green cloth bindings with corners and spines in black leather with gilt lettering to spines. Cream coloured paper. Contents in 3 parts over two volumes: Part 1 vocabulary complete in itself is volume 1 containing 175,000 Chinese characters and 66,000 expressions. Volume 2 in 2 parts: First Clauses and phrases in Chinese and English. The Second part Tables and Lists of Terms and phrases using American and German missionary knowledge. First volume preface dated January 1, 1872 in Foochow and volume 2 Preface dated December 25, 1972 in Shanghai. Books in very good condition with volumes having sun fading spines, light wear and some repair to the spine leather in volume 1. Volume margin notes on grammar mostly in pencil. Books from the library of Dr. Charles A Muses, mathematician, cyberneticist and exoteric philosopher. Although his name does not appear here, I have the his Joseph Edkins 1864 Chinese Grammar with his name stamp. See photographs. Book Abe 1738187732543 location.…

First Edition. Octavo; (v) ,695pp. Very Good copy in later brown leatherette, spine labels removed. Part II (the first 174 pages) consists of Clauses and Phrases of not less than five Chinese Characters and their Translation into English with the characters unromanized. Contains over 10,000 English clauses or sentences with their Chinese equivalents, employing over 75,000 Chinese characters. Part III consists of Contributions from Gentlemen living in China, and Lists and Tables.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 486, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 486 486.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1867. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 514, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 514 514.…