Chinese imperial palace fine books

Author: Xiang Si
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features:
★16K hardcover, published by the Palace Museum Press in January 2003, first printing
★These precious ancient books, long hidden in the depths of the imperial palace, are of excellent quality with unique writing materials, finely printed, and exquisitely bound and decorated, showcasing distinct imperial characteristics. They hold significant positions in the history of books, the history of editions, and Chinese cultural history.
★This book comprehensively and systematically introduces and studies the history and current status of Chinese imperial fine books, as well as their important historical and cultural value.
★The book includes a 39-page color plate section with clear photographs that present various imperial collection manuscripts, imperial palace copies, imperial calligraphy, and ancient color illustrations mentioned in the text.
★Author Xiang Si has dedicated decades to the organization and research of imperial fine books at the Palace Museum, renowned as an expert and writer on imperial history, often referred to as the "living dictionary" of the Palace Museum.