Chinese Opera and Painted Face.
Taipei, Taiwan: Mei Ya Publications, 1978. Revised Edition. Folio. 194 + (56pp. tables) Original string-tied limp cloth wrappers with black-printed rice-paper title-label in gilt titled cloth folder with ties and faux-ivory clasps. Colour plates. A detailed survey of the history and development of Chinese opera, with particular emphasis on the role of the painted face. Includes colour illustration of hundreds of different face designs. Edges a little darkened, but otherwise a tight, clean VG+ copy in VG+ cloth case (a trifle rubbed and dusty). Heavy book may require additional shipping. Item #59961
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