James Haldane Stewart Lockhart (1858-1937) occupied a number of posts as a British colonial official in China and Hong Kong. While living in Hong Kong, Lockhart became fluent in Cantonese, developed an expertise in Chinese literature, and published several books and articles on the topic. He also studied Chinese numismatics and assembled a personal collection of Chinese coins; the book described here is one of several works he authored on the topic.

Quarto, xv, 174, 36 pages. In Very Good condition. Rebound in quarter leather with gilt titling and ornamentation to spine and rust-colored cloth boards. Light wear and fraying to corners of boards. Text block moderately age-toned with scattered foxing. Numerous black and white illustrations. SH Consignment. Shelved in Room A.

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