Historical Survey of Ancient Chinese Books / National Library of China

Identifier:REF.GEC5.1327

Dimensions:32 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.

Creation dates:circa 1973

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Exhibition catalogs

Description:"The exhibition illustrates and explains the diversified inclinations and distinctive national features in creative work, the materials, methods, and formats employed for several thousand years in making ancient Chinese books." - front matter Includes essays and illustrated exhibition materials on the origins of written language, primitive books, early books, paper, bookbinding, restoration, and preservation. Also includes a brief Ancient Chinese chronology. Title is in English and Chinese.