The Daily Life of a Chinese Courtesan Climbing Up a Tricky Ladder with A Chinese Courtesan's Dictionary

Learner's Bookstore, 1980; no later printings indicated; vi, 373pp., 65pp. (Dictionary portion). Paperback, as pictured. A study and history of prostitution in China and Hong Kong, using life histories of courtesans and customers; studies of folk literature, film, and proverbs; and sociological/historical analysis. Scarce. G+/G paperback. Illustrated with drawings from an early 20th century edition of Jin Ping Mei. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; text, illustrations very good; moderate amount of wear, toning, dust smudging to edges of wraps, small closed tear to front cover at head of spine; foxing, small water stain on top edge of page block. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.