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Vintage Chinese Novel — The Plum in the Golden Vase (金瓶梅),Complete 2-Volume Set
Item: Two-volume Chinese-language literary book set, comprising Volume 1 (上冊) andVolume 2 (下冊).
Title: 真本金瓶梅(Jin Ping Mei, also known as The Plum in the Golden Vase or The Golden Lotus).
Description: This is a matching two-volume edition of the famous classicalChinese novel Jin Ping Mei, traditionally attributed to the pseudonymous authorLanling Xiaoxiao Sheng (蘭陵笑笑生).
The novel is an important work of classical Chinese literature, depictingsocial relationships, family life, wealth, corruption, and morality duringChina\'s Ming dynasty.
The two paperback books feature attractive traditional Chinese artwork ontheir covers, depicting classical Chinese architecture, figures in historicalclothing, and flowering plum branches against a golden-brown background.
The rear covers feature blue Chinese publisher-style stamps and vintageWillis Books distributor labels from San Francisco, California.
Good vintage condition, based on the photographs. Both books appear completeexternally, with some minor edge wear, light creasing, and age-relatedyellowing. The interior pages and bindings have not been inspected.
