Description: Author: Tsao Hsueh-Chin & Kao Ngo Publisher: Foreign Languages Press, Peking, 1978 Format: Hardcover in slipcase, with dust jacket Pages: 599 ISBN: Not listed Edition: First English Edition, First Printing
Condition: Near fine. Includes original slipcase in very good condition. Dust jacket shows only light wear. Bound-in red ribbon marker. Pages are clean, unmarked, and firm. A highly collectible copy of the first English volume of one of China's four great classical novels.
Type of Book: Literary Fiction / Classical Chinese Literature / Translated Fiction
Why You’ll Love It: This elegant English-language edition of the legendary Dream of Red Mansions captures the beauty and sorrow of Tsao Hsueh-Chin’s masterwork. With richly descriptive language and cultural depth, this 18th-century Qing Dynasty epic is a cornerstone of Chinese literature. Ideal for literary collectors and scholars alike, especially in this well-preserved 1978 edition.
Weight Disclaimer: This is a substantial hardcover in slipcase. Additional postage may apply for international orders.
