Antiquarian Books (China Art Investment and Appraisal Series)

Author: Shi Shuqing
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the "Chinese Artwork Investment and Appraisal Series." It focuses on ancient books circulating in the art auction market in recent years, comprehensively describing the circulation status and price changes of ancient books. It also selects and introduces 200 representative fine ancient books in detail. The book contains 120,000 words and is accompanied by over 250 color illustrations. It is divided into four parts: Overview, Common Knowledge of Ancient Book Appraisal, Ancient Book Appraisal Reference Books, and Appreciation of Fine Ancient Books. The Overview mainly reviews the history of ancient book auctions over the past decade. The Common Knowledge of Ancient Book Appraisal introduces the concept of ancient books, version names, and key appraisal points. The Ancient Book Appraisal Reference Books selectively introduce some works on textual criticism, version catalogs, and book image catalogs. The Appreciation of Fine Ancient Books is divided into six sections: Song Dynasty Printed Books, Yuan Dynasty Printed Books, Ming Dynasty Printed Books, Qing Dynasty Printed Books, Movable Type Printed Books, and Manuscript Drafts. It provides a comprehensive and concise introduction to 200 fine ancient books circulating in ancient book auctions. Particular emphasis is placed on those with special collection value or those that set records in ancient book auctions, detailing their content, authors, printing origins, ownership history, auction (number of auctions), and final prices.