Robert Gulik Author (22 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. by author (illustrator). Reissue of 1959 edition. 202 pgs., pages clean, bound in hard boards, very good and wrapped in very good dust jacket. A nice copy.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. The Author (illustrator). ----------2 paperbacks, both Judge Dee mysteries. TPOTT has a reading crease, a corner crease, edgewear, and is VG+. NAC has cover creases, a trace of edgewear, and is VG+. Attractive books, uniform in appearance, with cover and interior art by the author in the Chinese style.

Condition: Brand New. 224 pages. 5.08x0.51x7.76 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. The author (illustrator). pgs.328 clean tight copy with slight corner creases and edgewear.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. by author (illustrator). 8vo, illustrated, bound in red paper over hard boards, black lettering, reminants of old tape when dust jacket was taped to boards. No signs of being ex library except for removal of book plates in the front free end paper and back. Otherwise a good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very nice copy of this scarce title. A lightly handled paperback -- clean, bright, and tight -- with no markings of any kind. (TEL Series.) Stated first Edition. (466 pages.) Ships from NC. All paperbacks are sealed in recycled plastic, packaged securely with recycled cardboard backing (and recycled packaging when possible), and shipped promptly with tracking information. (I-2.).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Author. (illustrator). 1st Edition. This book is bound in bright gray boards with bright red letters on the spine. It is clean & unmarked. There are decorative end papers. States: "A-1.71(C)". First Edition. The dust jacket has very, very light wear on the top of the spine & the spine is very lightly faded. $4.95 on the flap.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The Author (illustrator). 1st Warner edition. Canadian printing. A Judge Dee mystery, this one finding our protagonist "consorting with criminals as he goes incognito into the underworld of Weiping. Bargaining with thieves, sharing beds with prostitutes, he discovers the evidence to expose among the upper classes fraud, perversion -- and murder." 174 pages (including postscript), cover illustration by Tom Hall. Spine cocked/rolled, general wear. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The Author (illustrator). First Edition (A on copyright page). A Chinese detective story featuring Judge Dee, now in his 50s "when he has already served four years in the capital as President of the Metropolitan Court." Chronologically this one links with 'The Willow Pattern.' Beige cloth w/red decoration to front cover, red lettering to spine, 208 pages (including postscript). Minor cocking, dusty/tanned edges, light tanning, tiny soil mark to right edge of half-title/title pages, light mustiness, in price-clipped dust jacket w/sunned spine, thin impressions, light general wear. Jacket now in protective mylar sleeve. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Robert Van Gulik (Author & Illustrator) (illustrator). First United States Printing. Text/New & Bright. 1968, First American Printing. Gilt embossed red line boards/Fine. DJ/Fine (illustrated by author). Po label to fEP. A gong'an crime-case fiction (????); genre of Chinese crime fiction in which magistrates solve criminal cases, originating from oral tales of Sung Dynasty, to become popular genre in Ming & Qing dynasties. Best known crime solves being Judge Dee & Judge Bao. This "New Judge Dee Mystery" is by Dutch orientalist & diplomat Robert van Gulik [Chinese: ???] (1910 -1967 ), stars Judge Dee of Poo-yang (historical magistrate & statesman of the Tang court during 630-700 AD, around whom spins much fiction). Story of Judge Dee, enroute home from the capital w/his assistant, the boxer Ma Joong of an amorous disposition, passes through the notorious pleasure resort of Paradise Island. There, the local magistrate seeks help --- a scholar preparing for the Imperial Exams has been found dead! Suicide or murder? Known is his last week was spent w/the beautiful courtesan Autumn Moon! But, then, she too is found dead. So it is Judge Dee becomes entangled into the inner world of the prostitutes of Imperial China. 175 pgs w/6 illustrations (in the Ming style) & map of Paradise Island.

by author (illustrator). very good in price clipped dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: very good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Author (illustrator). First Edition. Copyright date 1966, first edition, first printing. Tan cloth over boards with red lettering and design on the front and on the spine. Mapped inside covers front and back. No tears, bent pages, nor any writing. Shelf wear to the edges and to the head and toe of the spine are minor with light bumps to the head and toe of the spine. Dust Jacket, no tears, bent flaps, nor is it price clipped. Light fading to the spine. Shelf wear to the edges and to the head and toe of the spine are very moderate. Jacket now in a clear cover. Text is bright and clean, binding is secure, a solid scarce Chinese Detective Story. Size: 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

London: Heinemann. 1965. 8vo. Publisher's teal cloth, lettered in dark blue to spine with small illustration to upper board, dark blue illustrated endpapers, in the illustrated dust jacket; pp. [8], 184, with 15 woodblock-style illustrations by the author; light sunning to jacket spine with very faint staining to rear, minimal wear to edges, mild toning to edges of text block; near fine.First UK edition, exquisitely illustrated by the author.Drawing on the conventions of traditional Chinese detective fiction, Van Gulik weaves three apparently unrelated crimes: the death of a wealthy merchant found in his study, a gruesome discovery at the foot of a staircase, and the brutal murder of a young woman. As the investigation unfolds, Judge Dee uncovers the complex connections binding the cases together.The character of Judge Dee is based on the historical Tang-dynasty magistrate Di Renjie (seventh century). The Willow Pattern is set during the later phase of Dee's career when he is serving as President of the Metropolitan Court, allowing Van Gulik to explore both judicial intrigue and court politics.First published in Dutch as a serial in De Telegraaf throughout 1964, the English and American editions followed in 1965.Evers, p. 57.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. [1969.] 8vo. Publisher's yellow cloth, lettered in red to spine with gilt illustration to upper board, illustrated dust jacket with printed price of $3.95 to front flap, illustrated endpapers depicting the four seasons; pp. vii, [1 (blank)], 180, [4], with 10 illustrations by the author; light wear to jacket edges, slight pushing to spine tips; near fine.First US edition of the sixth Judge Dee novel, originally published in 1962 by Art Printing Works, Kuala Lumpur.Following the traditional Chinese detective structure, Judge Dee must unravel three mysteries. To assist him, he forms an alliance with the local magistrate Chiao Tai, and together they infiltrate the criminal underworld of Wei-ping, remaining incognito among the gangsters for two tense days and nights.Judge Dee is based on the seventh-century Tang Dynasty magistrate, Di Renjie. Van Gulik first became interested in this historical figure when he translated Dee Goong An in 1949, and he continued to feature Judge Dee throughout his original crime fiction series (1949-1967). A Dutch diplomat and sinologist, Van Gulik incorporated his research into his fiction and also illustrated his novels; this book contains ten of his distinctive woodblock-style illustrations.Not in Evers.

The Hague and Bandung: W. Van Hoeve. 1956. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth lettered in red to upper board and spine, with small red vignette to upper board; bright orange illustrated jacket designed by the author, with the rare wrap-around promotional band featuring Agatha Christie's endorsement; pp. xiii, [1 (blank)], 322, with 19 illustrated plates by the author; jacket with light wear to the hinges of the flaps, some toning to spine and white rear panel, and slight spotting to the reverse; promotional band with a few closed tears (c. 2 cm to front) and light toning and spotting to white areas; small bookseller's label to pastedown; slight offsetting to endpapers; overall a remarkably clean and bright copy; near fine.First English edition of the second Judge Dee novel, with the rare promotional wrap-around band bearing Agatha Christie's endorsement, in which she writes that she "enjoyed the book immensely. The whole thing has a great charm and freshness and I hope it will have a great success".Although the publisher's blurb notes that "nowadays readers of detective stories often voice the complaint that it becomes increasingly difficult to find a crime novel that brings something entirely new", Van Gulik innovates by deliberately returning to the past: his detective, Judge Dee, is based on the seventh-century Tang dynasty magistrate Di Renjie, while the narrative follows ancient plots, structured around the solution of three interlinked cases.The Chinese Maze Murders was first published in Japanese in 1950; this 1956 edition is the first appearance of the novel in English.Evers, p. 51.

London: Heinemann. 1963. 8vo. Publisher's soft green card covers lettered to front cover and spine, endpapers reproducing map of the monastery by the author; pp. [ii], vii, [1 blank], 159, [3], with 9 illustrations by the author; creasing to front cover and spine, head of spine chipped, light toning, slight spotting to the lower corners of the first few leaves and to the edges of the text block, otherwise internally clean; very good.Uncorrected proof copy of the seventh novel in the Judge Dee series.Forced to seek shelter from a violent storm, Judge Dee takes refuge in the Monastery of the Morning Clouds, a place already burdened by a sinister reputation. Three women had been murdered there the previous year, and the monastery remains a forbidding and oppressive setting. In keeping with the conventions of traditional Chinese crime fiction, Judge Dee must unravel three interlinked cases.Judge Dee is a fictionalised version of the Tang-dynasty magistrate Di Renjie (seventh century). Van Gulik first encountered the character while translating the eighteenth-century Chinese detective novel Dee Goong An (1949), an experience which inspired him to create his own Judge Dee stories. The series was published between 1949 and 1967. A Dutch diplomat and accomplished sinologist, Van Gulik consistently incorporated his scholarly research into his fiction and illustrated his novels himself, adopting a distinctive woodblock-inspired style.Evers, p. 55.

London: Michael Joseph. 1958. 8vo. Publisher's soft cream card covers lettered in black to front cover and spine, illustrated endpapers reproducing a map of Poo-Yang; publisher's label "PROOF COPY for inspection" pasted to front cover, with "PROVISIONAL publication date March 3rd 1958" and "PROVISIONAL price 13/6" noted, front cover stamped "17 FEB 1958"; pp. [4], 288 , [4], with 15 plates drawn by the author "in the Chinese style"; covers and spine lightly worn and creased, slightly soiled, titles on front cover partly retraced in pen, old bookseller's price in black ink to front free endpaper; very good.Uncorrected proof copy of the first novel in the Judge Dee series.While carrying out his duties as district magistrate, Judge Dee unravels three baffling mysteries in the underworld of Poo-Yang. The character of Judge Dee is based on the historical Tang-dynasty magistrate Di Renjie (seventh century). Van Gulik first encountered Di Renjie while translating the eighteenth-century Chinese detective novel Dee Goong An in 1949, an experience that inspired him to create his own series of Judge Dee stories.A Dutch diplomat and accomplished scholar of sinology, Van Gulik drew extensively on his academic research in shaping his fiction and illustrated his own novels, adopting a distinctive woodblock-inspired style. Although The Chinese Bell Murders was written in 1949 and originally conceived for a Japanese and Chinese readership, it was first published in Tokyo only in 1955, and did not appear in English until Michael Joseph issued the present edition in 1958.Evers, p. 50.

Kuala Lumpur: Art Printing Works. 1962. 8vo. Publisher's illustrated soft card covers, illustrated endpapers depicting the seasons; pp. [8], 185, [3 (blank)], with 10 illustrations by the author; previous bookseller's price in black pen to top-right corner of front cover, light spotting and toning to white back cover, bookseller's stamp to half-title page; very good.First edition of the sixth Judge Dee novel.Following the traditional Chinese detective story structure, Judge Dee must solve three interwoven mysteries. Along with the local magistrate Chiao Tai, they infiltrate the criminal underworld of Wei-ping, remaining incognito among gangsters for two perilous days and nights.Judge Dee is based on the seventh-century Tang Dynasty magistrate, Di Renjie. Van Gulik first encountered this historical figure in the anonymous eighteenth-century Dee Goong An, which he translated into English in 1949. He continued to develop Dee in his original detective fiction thereafter. A diplomat and scholar of sinology, Van Gulik incorporated his research into the novels, as well as providing illustrations. This volume includes ten exquisite woodblock-style illustrations by the author.Evers, p. 55.

Kuala Lumpur: Art Printing Works. 1961. 8vo. Publisher's illustrated soft card covers, illustrated endpapers with a map of "Paradise Island"; pp. [8], 200, with 6 illustrations by the author; a little shelf wear, top-right corner of front free endpaper with minor wear, light spotting and toning to white back cover, small bookseller's stamp to front free endpaper, round stain to outer margin of pp. 134-139; near fine.First edition of the eighth Judge Dee novel.After an unexpected encounter with the most famous courtesan on Paradise Island, Judge Dee is drawn into a web of deception and intrigue. A man studying for the Imperial exams dies under mysterious circumstances, and shortly thereafter the courtesan herself is found dead. Judge Dee must navigate the dark underbelly of Poo-Yang to unravel the truth behind these deaths.Judge Dee is based on the seventh-century Tang Dynasty magistrate, Di Renjie. Van Gulik first encountered this historical figure in the anonymous eighteenth-century Dee Goong An, which he translated into English in 1949. He continued to develop Dee in his original detective fiction thereafter. A diplomat and scholar of sinology, Van Gulik incorporated his research into the novels, as well as providing illustrations. This volume includes six exquisite woodblock-style illustrations by the author.Evers, p. 56.

Kuala Lumpur: Art Printing Works. 1961. 8vo. Publisher's illustrated card covers, illustrated endpapers reproducing a map of the monastery; pp. [8], 168, with 8 full-page illustrations and a map; sunning and light creasing to spine, minor soiling to white back cover; very good.First edition of the seventh Judge Dee novel.Judge Dee is forced to take refuge from a storm in the Monastery of the Morning Clouds. A year before, three women had been murdered there, and it remains a forbidding and terrifying place. Judge Dee is based on the seventh-century Tang Dynasty magistrate, Di Renjie. Van Gulik first became interested in this historical figure when he translated Dee Goong An in 1949 and continued to feature Judge Dee throughout his original crime fiction series (1949-1967). A Dutch diplomat and sinologist, Van Gulik incorporated his research into his novels and personally illustrated them; this volume contains eight of his striking woodblock-style illustrations.Evers, p. 55.

Singapore: Nan-yang-yin-shau-she [Nanyang Commercial Press]. 1953. 8vo. Original blue paper covers with white floral motif, title in Chinese to upper cover and red woodblock seal to the lower; pp. [8], 5, [1 (blank)], 1-2, 1-199, [1 blank], with photographic portrait of Van Gulik and 8 full-page b&w illustrations by the author in a woodblock style; spine and rear panel creased, c. 1 cm closed tear to rear cover, light rusting to staples visible at the front cover, general toning and spotting throughout; a very good copy.First Chinese edition of The Chinese Maze Murders.The Chinese Maze Murders, the second novel in Van Gulik's celebrated Judge Dee series, loosely based on the seventh-century Tang dynasty magistrate Di Renjie, was first published in Japanese in 1950. This Chinese translation predates the English-language edition by three years.A particularly pleasing example of this notoriously fragile publication.Evers, p. 51.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Blackfoot. Language: Blackfoot,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 1930. 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: - Blackfoot,English, Pages:- 264, 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. 264 264.