Chinese Calligraphy and Seals. 1971. VG SC Staplebound Information and Referen..

Chinese Calligraphy and Seals
Author:
Oi, Lam
Publisher:
Precious Ink Chamber
Release Date:
1971
Seller Category:
CHINA
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Very Good
Sku: 02022
Notes: Very Good First Edition 8vo 8 1/2" x 7" yellow stiff paper staplebound with illustrations of red seals to front and back, black lettering to front, minor toning and wear to edges and tips, minimal shelfwear, small faint brown dots on back panel, otherwise clean, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. 29 pp., including illustration on how to hold brush, guides to brushstrokes, reference guides for different script styles, sections about Chinese calligraphy, Chinese seals, the fundamentals to learning the practice, and Chinese Chronology of dynasties from 1122 B.C. to 1911 A.D. Pages read from right to left. From first section "About Chinese Calligraphy": "Practicing calligraphy has been an art in Chinese life...To learn it one not only has much pleasure but also earns high honors, which are recognitions of his ability by society." Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.