Analytical Reader Short Method Learning by Martin Rev W a P (1 results)

1st ed. 8vo. [i], 17, (1 blank), 18-130, (1 blank), 131- 141, (1 blank); 56, (1) corrigenda, pp. Printed in Chinese and Roman characters. Contemporary former owner's name, 'E. Tomalino, China Inland Mission' on inside cover. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards but with later spine. Also contemporary hand written radical chart on card. First edition of a rare manual for learning Chinese. The author was an American missionary, translator, writer, teacher and politicial adviser to the Chinese government.…