A stunning set of three bound volumes in blue presentation case ~ "The Analects of Confucius" ~ New In Presentation Box

These books are known in Chinese as xianzhuangshu (thread-bound books)

Additionally, there is also more history about the paper and pigment used in this stunning rare boxed set below.

Jiang Fangnian's interest in ancient Chinese books led him to establish a mill in Fuyang, East China's Zhejiang province. Known as yuanshu paper, it is the same type of stock used for the printing of ancient Chinese books. Made of fresh bamboo and tree bark, it is harder than xuanzhi, but softer than modern paper and is perfect for the replication of ancient classics.

It is also in this mill that special paper known as ciqing (ceramic blue) for the cover of such books is made. Again, the technique for making this kind of paper had also long been lost before it was reinvented at this mill. Instead of modern printers and printing technology, updated traditional lithography is used for printing the books. Raw mineral pigment is applied rather than normal printing ink. Raw mineral materials are ground into fine powder to which resin is added.

A very heavy item ~ I will include additional insurance for your and my peace of mind.

UK Buyers: I will be only be using a courier service that is tracked ~  I will currently not post to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, Channel Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey  ~ If you do wish to get a postal quote for these destinations, please get in touch

International Buyers:

I am also offering to post using the "Global Shipping Programme"

Will be well packed for posting