‎L.C. Arlington (Lewis Charles Arlington)‎
‎The Chinese Drama from the Earliest Times until To-day‎

‎Shanghai 1930 Kelly and Walsh Hardcover 1st Edition Signed by Author‎

Reference : 029956

‎Hardcover, 28 x 23 cm, 177 + XLI + 115 full page plates in colour pp., English, Signed by Author, 1st Edition, Illustrations, book condition: Very Good. tComprehensive Scope: It traces the origins of Chinese drama and provides detailed descriptions of actors in both male and female roles.rntVisual Documentation: The original limited edition is famous for its 115 full-page color plates depicting costumes, face painting (make-up), and theatrical masks.rntTechnical Details: Arlington covers specialized topics such as stage slang, superstitions, musical instruments, and the specific styles of beards and whiskers used on stage.rntPlay Synopses: The book concludes with the synopses of 30 classic Chinese plays, making it a vital reference for understanding traditional plots.rntPrestigious Contributions: It includes a Pien (introduction) by the legendary opera star Mei Lan-fang and a foreword by the renowned sinologist H.A. Giles. rntLimitation: It was a limited release of only 750 numbered copies: n° 634, signed by Arlington on the initial blank page.rntPagination: Typically consists of xxxi (preliminary pages), 177 (main text), and xxxviior (11) (supplementary/index pages).rntIllustrations: Contains 115 full-page lithographic plates, nearly all in vibrant colors, plus a colored frontispiece.rntBinding: Original copies featured patterned boards (with a peacock-feather design) with a cloth back and gilt lettering on the spine.rntInserts: includes an errata slip tipped into the title. ‎