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Lot 194
Sale 5041 - Books & Manuscripts
Sep 26, 2013
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1 vol.
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1 vol.
Van Gulik, R.H., trans. Dee Goong An. Three Murder Cases Solved by Judge Dee. An Old Chinese Detective Novel ... [Tokyo: Toppan Printing Company for the Author, 1949.] 1st ed, #639/1200, signed by van Gulik. 8vo, orig color pictorial bds; corners a little bumped, spine ends scuffed, very slightly cocked. Lacking d/j. 9 plates incl frontis. Very slightly toned. [Collection of Arthur W. Hummil Sr. & Jr.?] Considered the first complete English language translation of Chinese detective stories.