Top Ten Private-Engraved Books (Illustrated Editions) in Ancient China

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Features: Private engraving, also known as home engraving, refers to privately published books that differ from official and commercial engravings. Private engraving flourished in the middle period of the Ming Dynasty, when renowned scholars and talented men enjoyed creating and appreciating alluring literary works. As the ancients said: "If the writing is ancient but the calligraphy is not, it cannot be called ancient." A touch of romance under a floral window, a passionate delight in a garden of spring colors, and soul-stirring tales in the curtains—this anthology collects ten private engraved books from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The practice of private engraving was during the Ming and Qing periods, and numerous novels with erotic themes from that era often delved into intimate bedroom affairs. These works were exquisite and captivating. All the works in this book are sourced from overseas. These pieces are not only rarely known or seen by ordinary people but are also difficult for even experts in Ming and Qing fiction to fully access. Through this anthology, readers can gain a glimpse into the romance of the Ming and Qing dynasties.