Researches into Chinese superstitions . Translated from the French with notes historical and explanatory by M. Kennelly [later, by D. J. Finn and others]

Doré, Henry

Published by Tusewei Printing Press, Shanghai, 1914

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18 volumes, mixed editions; 8vo, extensively illustrated throughout with plates, facsimiles, halftones, etc., much in color lithography after drawings by the author; original string-bound printed paper-covered boards; stamps from the library of St. Joseph's Priory on covers and title pages, else generally a very good to fine set. Henry Doré was a French missionary and scholar of Asia. His 18-volume major work "Recherches sur les Superstitions en Chine" was one of the earliest 20th century European writings on Chinese culture and religion. Doré studied in Central China for more than two decades and was also an exceptionally talented illustrator who reproduced many pieces of Chinese art for his books. Originally published in French in a set of eighteen volumes from 1914-1938, these texts are notable for their colorful illustrations. Only volumes I through X and XIII were translated into English. The First Part in 5 volumes covers "Superstitious Practices" (1914-1918); the Second Part in 7 volumes covers "The Chinese Pantheon" (1918-1933) - the last two volumes in French; and the Third Part in 6 volumes covers Confucfianism, Buddhism, and Taoism ((1919-1938), all but volume XIII in French. Seller Inventory # 67749

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Title: Researches into Chinese superstitions . ...

Publisher: Tusewei Printing Press, Shanghai

Publication Date: 1914

Binding: Hardcover