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Religion, philosophy & society
A Feast of Lanterns
L. Cranmer-Byng
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- Author
- L. Cranmer-Byng
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Year
- 1916
- Edition
- Wisdom of the East series; First Edition as stated on the note page (December 19 · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- No
- Condition
- Good
About this copy
A delightful volume of Chinese verse rendered into English by L. Cranmer-Byng, author of A Lute of Jade and The Odes of Confucius. Drawn from the great poets of the Tang and Sung dynasties, including Li Po and Po Chu-i, these graceful lyrics on friendship, the seasons, wine and contentment have charmed readers for generations. It is a perfect companion for quiet evenings, and a lovely addition to any shelf of Eastern poetry in the celebrated Wisdom of the East series.
This copy is a handsome hardback in its original blue cloth, with the gilt lantern design to the front board and the series label beneath it.
Condition
- Book
- Good - A firm, sound copy with the text block intact and the pages bright enough to enjoy. The blue cloth has faded and shows some soiling and marks to the boards, the spine ends show wear, and there is light foxing to the endpapers and early leaves. There is a small pencilled price note on the front endpaper.
- Dust jacket
- None. No jacket is present with this copy.
A pre-owned book; any wear beyond that described is minor and in keeping with its age.
Collector's notes
- An attractive example of a Wisdom of the East volume, with its distinctive gilt-stamped lantern cover.
- Published by John Murray, London, 1916.
- The note page records the first edition of December 1916, with reprints in 1924, 1936, 1945 and 1949.
- Illustrated front cover design in gilt.
A lovely copy, ready for its next reader.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
