‎L'économie agricole de la Chine‎

‎Louvain, De Vlaamsche Boekenhalle / Ecole des Sciences politiques et Sociales de Louvain 1925 188pp., avec ills., 25cm., brochure originale, non coupé, très bon état, X98257‎

‎L’économie agricole de la Chine. “Ecole des Sciences politiques et sociales de Louvain”.‎

‎Louvain, De Vlaamsche Boekenhalle, 1925, gr. in-8vo, 188 p., avec quelques soulignements aux crayons couleurs, non rogné, brochure originale, dos fendu.‎

‎The Land of the Blue Poppy - Travels of a Naturalist in Eastern Tibet‎

‎London, Cambrige: Printed by John Clay, M.A., 1913. Reprint by Ch'eng Wen Publishing Company, Taipei, 1971 1 volume in-12, 283 pp., dark green cloth hardcover with illustrations, very good condition.‎

‎A record of the authors experiences and observations in Western China and south eastern Tibet during 1911 when he was engaged in collecting plants for a horticulture firm in England. Contains maps and photographs of the area covered, along with an appendix giving a list of plants collected during the expedition. ‎

‎Pamphlets on China and Things Chinese - Chinese Drama - Peiping Theaters and Their Performers‎

‎Peiping, Published by the War Area Service Corps (W.A.S.C.) National Military Council, March 1946. Series PB, No 1. 1 pamphlet, stapled, soft covers, 24 pp., a good copy printed on war-time paper.‎

‎Those pamphlets on China were published by the War Area Service Corps, established by Chiang Kai-Shek and cover all phases of Chinese life, thought, history and institutions. This number focuses on Chinese Drama.‎

‎Secret War I Shanghai - Treachery, Subversion and Collaboration in the Second World War‎

‎ 1 volume, 354 pp., soft illustrated covers, paperback, a good copy.‎

‎China - Before the Han Dynasty‎

‎London, Thames and Hudson, 1961. 1 volume in-12, 264 pp., green cloth hardback with a red illustrated dustjacket, one Chinese stamp on the title page, enriched with 77 photographs, 66 line drawings and 3 maps, very good condition.‎

‎L'art de l'Ancienne Chine. ‘L'art et les grandes civilisations’ volume 9.‎

‎Paris, Editions d'art Lucien Mazenod, 1987, gr. in-4to, 630 p., rich. ill., reliure en toile originale, avec jaquette (jaquette un peu abîmée).‎

‎L’art de l’ancienne Chine. L’art et les grandes civilisations.‎

‎Paris, Mazenod, 1979, gr. in-4to, 630 p., richement ill. de photographies n./b. et couleurs de Jean Mazenod, reliure en toile originale. Jaquette.‎

‎Tang and Liao ceramics.‎

‎New York, Rizzoli, 1984, gr. in-4°, 283 p., with 319 ill. including 40 i colour, copy from the archives of the publisher with stamp ‘Exemplaire d’Archive’, else fine, original clothbound with jacket.‎

‎Chinese Ivories - Catalogue and Souvenir of the Grice Collection‎

‎Sheffield, England, The Graves Art Gallery, 1958. 1 volume, in-quarto, printed covers, soft back, viii-72 pp., illustrated with b/w photographic plates, a very good copy.‎

‎This is an exhibition Catalogue of the Collection of Chinese Carved Ivory formed by Dr J.N.N. Grice whilst living and working in China and acquired from him by Dr J.G. Graves for presentation to the Graves Art Gallery founded by him in Sheffield. Reputed to be one of the best collections of such objects in the world. Forward and accompanying text by William Watson and Edited by Richard Seddon.‎

‎Tang and Liao ceramics.‎

‎London, Thames and Hudson, 1984, gr. in-4°, 283 p., richly illustrated, copy from the archives of the publisher with stamp ‘Exemplaire d’Archive’, else fine, original-clothbound without jacket.‎

‎Tang and Liao ceramics.‎

‎London, Thames and Hudson, 1984, gr. in-4°, 283 p., with 319 ill. including 40 i colour, copy from the archives of the publisher with stamp ‘Exemplaire d’Archive’, else fine, original clothbound with jacket.‎

‎Tang and Liao ceramics.‎

‎München, Hirmer, 1984, gr. in-4°, 283 p., with 319 ill. including 40 i colour, copy from the archives of the publisher with stamp ‘Exemplaire d’Archive’, else very fine, original clothbound with jacket and slipcase. Very fine copy.‎

‎Fleurs et Epines du Kiang-Si‎

‎Lyon, Bureau des Missions Catholiques, 1921. 1 volume in-8, XVI-272 pp., reliure moderne plein cuir bordeaux, couvertures illustrées conservées, orné de nombreuses photographies et illustrations et d'une carte dépliante, envoi de l'auteur, très bon état général.‎

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‎La belle vie du missionnaire en Chine - récits et croquis (1e partie)‎

‎Vichy, Maison du Missionnaire s.d.[+/-1931] xvi + 195pp.+ 25pp.ills.hors texte, relié en couv.cart., signé avec dédicace par l'auteur‎

‎Le communisme de Mao Tsé-tung‎

‎Bruxelles, Université libre de Bruxelles, Institut de sociologie Solvay 1957 112pp., br., G33857‎

‎Counting House: The History of Pricewaterhouse Coopers on the China Coast‎

‎Hong Kong, Published by PricewaterhouseCoopers, Printed by The local Printing Press, Ye Olde Printerie, 2002 (limited edition). 1 volume in-folio, hard covers with an illustrated dust-jacket, 276 pp. + [30] pp. (Acknowledgements-Bibliography-Index), with numerous illustrations, some light foxing on end-pages, overall a very good copy.‎

‎The History of PricewaterhouseCoopers on the China Coast."In addition to covering PwC's history as a firm in what is today a reunified China mainland, Counting House describes that broader evolution, and introduces those who played a role in it. Here is a story of, at times, personal and professional struggle, of internment and malady, inquiry and litigation - compensated for by ultimate triumph." A very scarce copy of this internally distributed document.‎

‎The Fight For The Republic In China‎

‎Lexington, KY, Forgotten Books, 2011 (Reprinted Edition). 1 volume, in-4, 367 pp., softcover, with frontispiece of President Li Yuan-Hung, enriched with 28 black and white illustrations, stamp on front page, in excellent condition.‎

‎Contents: Chapter I: General Introduction, pages 1-16. Chapter II: The Enigma of Yuan Shih-kai, pages 17-29. Chapter III: The Dream Republic (From the Manchu Abdiction to the dissolution of Parliament), pages 30-43. Chapter IV: The Dictator at Work (From the Coup d'état of the 4th Nov. 1913 to the outbreak of the World-war, 1st August, 1914), Papes 44-53. Chapter V: The Factor of Japan, pages 54-66. Chapter VI: The Twenty-One Demands, pages 67-92. Chapter VII: The Origin of The Twenty-One Demands, pages 93-108. Chapter VIII: The Monarchist Plot ,1° The Pamphlet of Yang Tu, pages 109-127. Chapter IX: The Monarchy Plot ,2° Dr. Goodnow's Memorandum, pages 128-140. Chapter X: The Monarchy Movement is Opposed, The Appeal of the Scholar Liang Chi-chao, pages 141-158. Chapter XI: The Dream Empire ("The People's Voice" and the action of the Powers), pages 159-173. Chapter XII: "The Third Revolution", The Revolt of Yunnan, pages 174-183. Chapter VIII. "The Third Revolution" (continued), Downfall and Death of Yuan Shih-kai, pages 184-199. Chapter XIV: The New Régime, From 1916 to 1917, pages 200-215. Chapter XV: The Republic in Collision with Reality: Two Typical Instances of "Foreign Aggression", pages 216-228. Chapter XVI: China and The War, pages 229-272. Chapter XVII: The Final Problem: Remoddeling The Politico-economic Relationship Between China and The World, pages 273-292. Appendices, Documents and Memoranda pages 293-367.‎

‎Trésors de Lumière de l'Atelier Joung-Pao-Tsai‎

‎Veb Edition Leipzig, 1961. 1 volume in-4, relié à la chinoise, 50 pp., illustré de 21 reproductions de peintures chinoises, très bon état. This volume is illustrated by 21 pictures from famous chinese painters, such as Ts'I Pai-Cheu, Tchang Ta-ts'ien, MaTsin, Chan-Tseu, Ouan Cheu-Tseu, Ien-Pe-loung, a very good copy.‎

‎Edition, sur autorisation, d'un choix de gravures sur bois teinté, extrait d'une cassette originale chinoise. Feuillets d'Art avec Poèmes de l'Atelier de la Succursale Trésors de Lumière à Pékin.‎

‎Shanghai: Crucible of Modern China‎

‎Hong Kong, Oxford University Press, 1990. 1 volume, illustrated paperback, in-8, 299 pp., 21 plates, very good copy.‎

‎Contents: Shanghai before the Coming of the Foreigners - The Opium War and the Opening of Shanghai as a Treaty Port - The Creation of a Foreign Community in Shanghai - Chinese Rebellions and the Growth of Shanghai into a Major Metropolis - The Cosmopolitan City of Shanghai - Shanghai Moves into the Modern Age - The Shanghai of the Foreigners - The Chinese Adjust to Living among Foreigners - Shanghai as China Entered the Twentieth Century - From Enlightenment to Revolution - The Revolution of 1911 in Shanghai - The 'Good Old Days': Intellectual and Political Ferment in Shanghai - The Nationalist Era - Epilogue: Shanghai after 1945.‎

‎China and Soviet Russia‎

‎Princeton, New Jersey, D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1956. 1 volume in-8, xvi-379 pp., hardback, red and black printed dust-jacket deocrated with the map of China, the top left hand corner of the back of the dust-jacket had been torn but repaired with transparent adhesive tapes, flat spine, a red Chinese name stamp on the title page, enriched with 3 maps, very good condition in general.‎

‎Contents: Introduction by Quincy Wright - Preface - I. Revolutionary China and Russia - II. Soviet Attempts to Open Relations with China - III. The Rise of Soviet Influence in China - IV. The Eclipse of Soviet Influence in China - V. China and Russia on the Brink of War - VI. China and Russia Maneuvering for Peace - VII. Russian Support for China against Japan - VIII. Russian Appeasement of Japan and Desertion of China - IX. Alliance and Estrangement since V-J Day - X. China's Civil War and the Soviet-American Cold War - XI. Soviet Diplomacy on the Eve of Nationalist Defeat - XII. China's Accusation of the USSR in the United Nations - XIII. The New SIno-Soviet Treaty and Agreements - XIV. Sino-Soviet Friendship and Cooperation - XV. Summation and Interpretation Appendices - Bibliography - Index.‎

‎La Politique Missionnaire de la France en Chine 1842-1856 - L'ouverture des cinq ports chinois au commerce étranger et la liberté religieuse‎

‎Paris, Nouvelles Editions Latines, 1960. 1 volume in-8, 654 pp., reliure demi-basane à coins, dos à nerfs orné, couverture souple illustrée conservée, enrichi d'illustrations, très bon état.‎

‎Thèse présentée par Louis Wei Tsing-Sing, Docteur de l'Université de Paris, ancien élève de l'Institut Franco-Chinois de Lyon. Préface de M. Pierre Renouvin, Membre de l'Institut. Ouvrage publié avec le concours de Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.Très importante bibliographie sur les ouvrages consacrés à la Chine.‎

‎Counterrevolution in China - The Nationalists in Jiangxi during the Soviet Period‎

‎Ann Arbor, The University of Michigan Press, 1985. 1 volume in-8, 243 pp., brown hardback with a blue illustrated dustjacket, flat spine, a Chinese stamp on the title page, enriched with 28 tables, 7 maps and several photos, very good condition.‎

‎Contents: Tables - Maps - Introdution: Counterrevolution in China - The Communist Bases in Jiangxi - Warlordism and Factionalism during the Encirclement Campaigns - The Three Parts Military and Seven Oarts Politics Policy: The Role of Political Reform - Hearts and Minds: The Role of Socioeconomic Reform - Law and Order: The Role of Guomindang Provincial Security Forces - The Fifth Encirclement Campaign and the Fall of the Central Soviet - Repression and Reconstruction: Jiangxi during the Post-Soviet Period, 1935-37 - Conclusion: Militarism, Elitism, and the Fate of Republican China - Appendix - Abbreviations.‎

‎The Practice of Chinese Buddhism 1900-1950.‎

‎ Cambridge Massachusetts, Harvard University Press 1967, 240x160mm, XXII- 568pages, editor's binding with jacket. Book in good condition.‎

‎ b/w photographs, ‎

‎Répertoire des Dates des Hommes Célèbres des Song‎

‎Paris, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, 1962. 1 volume in-4, 192 pp., broché, bon état général.‎

‎Table des Matières: Introduction - Répertoire - Notes - Index.‎