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Henry Doré Researches into Chinese Superstitions

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Henry Doré Researches into Chinese Superstitions
<B>Henry Doré:<I> Researches into Chinese Superstitions.</B></I></B></I> Translated with notes and historical explanation by M. Kennelly, (Shanghai: Tusewei Printing Press, 1914 through 1938), first editions, First Part: Superstitious Practices Volumes I through V, Second Part: The Chinese Pantheon Volumes VI through X, Third Part: Popularization of Confucianism Volume XIII, profusely illustrated (many color), bound in half red cloth and paper covered boards with multicolored string (notebook style), 8vo (7" x 9.5"), previous owner's book plate on ffep of each volume, generally all volumes are in very good condition with a few volumes displaying minor loss of paper to spines, a few volumes slightly warped and minimal sunning to boards. A difficult set to find in this complete state.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)