Economic Man in Sha Tin; Vegetable Gardeners in a Hong Kong Vallet.
Slim 8vo, printed wrappers. (London): Curzon Press, (1980). Scandinavian Institute of Asian Studies Monograph Series, No. 43. More
Slim 8vo, printed wrappers. (London): Curzon Press, (1980). Scandinavian Institute of Asian Studies Monograph Series, No. 43. More
Paris: Bellin, Nicolas, 1764. Map. Copper plate engraving. Uncolored. Image measures 8 1/2" x 6 3/4". This impressive 1764 map by Bellin depicts the mouth of the River Canton, including Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou (historically called Canton) and the region that would eventually become Hong Kong. The islands are depicted with beautifully rendered coastlines. Depth soundings are included along the channel (Shizi Ocean) and several place names noted. The Island of Macao shows elevations with Macao City identified. Near the top..... More
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 15" x 21 5/8". Image measures 16" x 10". This lovely drawing depicts a Chinese boat anchored in the Hong-Shang river, with smaller boats surrounding - presumably for trade. In the background are more small boats lining the river bank, traditional buildings standing behind a series of walls, and in the distance a tall pagoda sits at the top of a hill. On September 9, 1838, the artist described the scene; "At..... More
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 14 7/8" x 21 5/8". Image measures 9 1/4" x 16 1/4" The title translating to "Temple, Pagoda, and Village On The Canals of the Interior from Macau to Canton", this print depicts a serene cityscape from the entrance into Canton [Guangzhou], along a canal. The artist wrote, "we passed close by a temple, built on a little jetty, which was reached by a stair, descending into the river." Figures are seen..... More
Paris: Goupil & Vibert. Tinted lithograph. Sheet measures 15" x 21 5/8". Top image measures 6 3/4" x 11 1/2". Bottom image measures 8" x 11 1/4". An interior from Macao and a vista of Hong Kong are included together. The top image features the interior view of the Great Temple of Macao, of which Borget writes "It is so difficult to describe Chinese objects in European language, that I have not yet dared to speak to you of the..... More
London: Hamish Hamilton, 1971. 8vo, green cloth, d.w. lightly soiled and with several small tears. London: Hamish Hamilton, (1971). History of the fall of Hong Kong in World War II and the Japanese captivity of the British soldiers captured in Hong Kong. More
Ed. by Michael Levien. many color illus. by the author. 4to, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: E.P. Dutton, (1982). vg. More
New York: Knopf, 1943. Folding map of Hong Kong. 8vo, blue cloth, bottom of spine and edges of corners worn. New York: Knopf, 1943. Author was an American journalist who was living in Hong Kong when it was captured by the Japanese in 1941 and was a prisoner there. More
Hong Kong: Chung Chi, 1964. xvi + 441pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w; dust wrapper lightly rubbed. Hong Kong: Chung Chi Publications, (1964). A very good copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, 1992. Illustrated (color). 95 pages. Small folio, red blind-stamped cloth, dust wrapper showing small tear at spine. Hong Kong: FormAsia Books, (1992). A near fine copy in a very good wrapper. More
Hong Kong: Studio, 1989. Numerous illustrations in color & in black & white. drawings by Paul Rudolph. Small, slim square 4to, gray boards, d.w. (Hong Kong): Studio Publications, (1989). First Edition. Very Good (+). Small presentation by Paul Rudolph. More
New York: Dutton, 1964. Illustrated. 8vo, rust cloth (binding, page edges and d.w are all foxed). New York: Dutton, 1964. First American Edition. A very good(-) copy. More
Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, 1993. Introduction by David P.M. Toong. Many color examples of postcards. 135pp., large square 8vo, printed wrappers, printed board slipcase. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing, (1993). A fine copy. Text in both Chinese and English. Hong Kong in pictorials Series. More
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Conservation, 2005. Prologue by Shirley Hazzard, Foreword by Raymond Lum. Profusely illustrated with beautiful black-and-white photographs by Hedda Morrison. xvii + 282 pages. Oblong 4to, red cloth, d.w. Hong Kong: Hongkong Conservation Photography Foundation, (2005). A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Presentation copy to Shirley Hazzard with long, warm inscription signed by Edward Stokes. Text in both English and Chinese. More
Hong Kong: East Slope, 2017. Illustrated with color and b/w photos throughout. 346 pages. 4to, natural cloth, d.w. (Honk Kong: East Slope, 2017). First edition. Inscribed by author on endpaper. A near fine copy with light scuffing to fore-edge; in a very good(+) wrapper. More
I have just received the copy of Mysterious Island by Jules Verne which I ordered previously. The book arrived in the condition in which it was sent and I am very impressed with the condition of the book. I would like to thank the staff for all of their assistance and will certainly order again!
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!