Lot 0041

1925AD Antique Chinese books: Complete Library in Four Sections

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Library & Conference Tables

Sold

Mid 19th Century Chinese Rosewood Library Table: DESCRIPTION: An antique Chinese hongmu (rosewood) library table with square corner legs that finish in classic hoof form feet. The ice plate top (cantilevered) is formed of four mitered mortise and te

2023Mid 19th Century Chinese Rosewood Library TableSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique And Modern Books Home Library Collection: Includes: Goodrich Illustrated Natural History Vol. 1 and 2 (1861); Taylor Two Volume Faust Goethe (1871); Rural Poetry (1856); four volumes Wonders Of Anima LIfe; five volumes R.L. Stevenson; small l

2022Antique And Modern Books Home Library CollectionSee Sold Price

Sold

Estate Library of Early 18th & 19th Century Books: Description: This lot includes the complete library of antique 18th to 19th century books. You get everything on the top two shelves of the bookcase. The lot has some unique and early books including

2023Estate Library of Early 18th & 19th Century BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

1st Edition Complete Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Comics Boxed Set - A first: 1st Edition Complete Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Comics Boxed Set - A first edition printing of the complete set of all the Donald Duck comic books by illustrator Cark Barks. 1980s

20221st Edition Complete Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck Comics Boxed Set - A firstSee Sold Price

Sold

LOT OF STEREOGRAPHIC LIBRARY SIX VOLUMES W CARDS: A lot of Stereographic Library six volumes or three book cases (two volumes each) by Keystone View Co. Two full sets of stereo optic photographs cards, titled Telebinoculos, on the spine. Four volumes

2022LOT OF STEREOGRAPHIC LIBRARY SIX VOLUMES W CARDSSee Sold Price

Sold

Rolling Drum Form Mahogany Library Table. Round i: Rolling Drum Form Mahogany Library Table. Round inlaid top. Revolving cabinet with burl panels and open sections for storage. Base with silvered metal ball accents. Book table.-- Dimensions: H: 29.5 i

2017Rolling Drum Form Mahogany Library Table. Round iSee Sold Price

Sold

Estate Grouping of Antique Books - Library Lot: This lot includes a large grouping of antique and vintage books, you get all that you see in the photos.

2024Estate Grouping of Antique Books - Library LotSee Sold Price

Sold

The Tiny Golden Library: 36 books. 3 complete libraries. In original box. Measurements of box 6 x 12 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches

2022The Tiny Golden LibrarySee Sold Price

Sold

(8) ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOKS, HISTORY & DRAWING ROOM: (lot of 8) Antique library books, including: (1) "Sunshine and Shadows in New York," by Matthew Hale Smith, Hartford: The J.B. Burr Publishing Company, 1883, 912 pages; (1) "Platform Echoes," by John

2022(8) ANTIQUE LIBRARY BOOKS, HISTORY & DRAWING ROOMSee Sold Price

Sold

Gertrude Vanderbilt Studio 3 Fox Hunting Equestrian Personal Library Books: Gertrude Vanderbilt Studio 3 Fox Hunting Equestrian Personal Library Books. Complete Fox Hunter Richardson illlus Wiles Agent publisher paste over methuen cloth 8vo, Jorrocks Jaunts and Jollities Surt

2024Gertrude Vanderbilt Studio 3 Fox Hunting Equestrian Personal Library BooksSee Sold Price

Sold

(12) ANTIQUE LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS: (lot of 12) Antique library shelf books, including: (1) "The Poetical Works of Thomas Campbell," illustrated Excelsior Edition, The American News Company, (1) "Marietta: a Maid of Venice," F. Marion C

2023(12) ANTIQUE LIBRARY SHELF BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

Bynon's Diamond Library Vol1 History of USA - 1858: Antique Hardcover Miniature Book - Bynon's Diamond Library, Vol. 1 - "History of the United States of America". Published by John P. Jewett & Company, 1858. It measures 1-1/2" x 2&

2024Bynon's Diamond Library Vol1 History of USA - 1858See Sold Price

Sold

(12) FRENCH ENCYCLOPEDIA LIBRARY SHELF BOOKS: (lot of 12) French complete encyclopedia library shelf books, "Encyclopedie Universelle du XXe Siecle," twelve volumes, Librarie Nationale, Paris, 1912, having Art Nouveau cover, with gilt emobossed l

2022(12) FRENCH ENCYCLOPEDIA LIBRARY SHELF BOOKSSee Sold Price

Sold

CHINESE LIBRARY TABLE: FAUX BAMBOO LIBRARY TABLE. GOOD CONDITION. 67" W x 28" D x 34" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

2023CHINESE LIBRARY TABLESee Sold Price

Sold

MAITLAND-SMITH EMBOSSED LEATHER-CLAD LIBRARY CHEST: An exceptional chest of drawers in the style of Fornasetti, fully clad in leather with gilt-embossed motifs resembling the covers of antique books, featuring playful goldtone hand-form pulls and bun f

2023MAITLAND-SMITH EMBOSSED LEATHER-CLAD LIBRARY CHESTSee Sold Price

Sold

ANTIQUE LIBRARY STEPS: FOUR STEP LIBRARY STAIR SET. GOOD CONDITION. 16" W x 36" H. THIS ITEM EXCEEDS SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR IN HOUSE SHIPPING.

2023ANTIQUE LIBRARY STEPSSee Sold Price

Related Library & Conference Tables

1969 LIBRARY OF NIKOLAY SMIRNOV-SOKOLSKY IN 2 VOLS: My Library, A Bibliographic Description by Nikolay Smirnov-Sokolsky. Complete set of two volumes. Published by Kniga, Moscow, 1969. Hardcover books in original dust jackets. Nikolay Smirnov-Sokolsky,

5 days Left1969 LIBRARY OF NIKOLAY SMIRNOV-SOKOLSKY IN 2 VOLS

$50

English Literature Vintage Books Library 7pc. LOT: A collection of seven (7) antique and vintage English language books. Various subjects, almost all out of print or extremely difficult to find. Includes: one (1) Copp Clark Literature Series edition o

May 29, 2024English Literature Vintage Books Library 7pc. LOT

$50

VTG "The Bunny's Nutshell Library" Robert Kraus: "The Bunny's Nutshell Library" Vintage Book Collection by Robert Kraus. Copyright 1965. Published by Harper & Row, Publishers. Miniature Set includes 4 Complete Books: "The Silver

2 days LeftVTG "The Bunny's Nutshell Library" Robert Kraus

English Yewwood Folding Library Ladder: Antique English Brass Mounted Yewwood Folding Library Ladder, 20th c., four steps, open h. 35 in., w. 15 1/2 in., d. 30 1/2 in.

3 days LeftEnglish Yewwood Folding Library Ladder

$90

Visible Traces Rare Books and Special Collections From The National Library of China: Visible Traces Rare Books and Special Collections From The National Library of China , published in 2000 New York, very good condition!

May 25, 2024Visible Traces Rare Books and Special Collections From The National Library of China

$10

JARDINE, William. The Naturalist's Library. 1833-1843. A COMPLETE SET IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH.: JARDINE, William. (1800-1874). The Naturalist's Library. Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: Chatto & Windus; Henry G. Bohn, 1833-1843. 40 volumes, 8vo (165 x 105 mm). Frontispieces, additional engraved t

Jun 07, 2024JARDINE, William. The Naturalist's Library. 1833-1843. A COMPLETE SET IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH.

$1,000

Travel. Sven Hedin. Four titles: Through Asia (1899) in two volumes, ex-library; Central Asia and

£115

13 Volume Set of Nobel Prize Library Books c. 1971

GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'CHINESE CHIPPENDALE' LIBRARY ARMCHAIR: GEORGE III MAHOGANY 'CHINESE CHIPPENDALE' LIBRARY ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1760 the square padded back above a stuff-over seat flanked by padded slightly serpentine arms with blind-fret carved curved supports,

2 days LeftGEORGE III MAHOGANY 'CHINESE CHIPPENDALE' LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

£300

(21 Pc) The Nobel Prize Library Book Collection: DESCRIPTION: (21 Pc) The Nobel Prize Library Book Collection. In Spanish language. The volumes are printed in bible paper, and plastic was used as a binding material, with a grainy texture (imitating

1 day Left(21 Pc) The Nobel Prize Library Book Collection

$25

Vintage 1926 The Volume Library Book: This vintage book from 1926 was published by the Educators Association. This book covers Biology, Geography, Science, Mathematics, Fine Arts and has a small dictionary. The book is in fair condition,

2 days LeftVintage 1926 The Volume Library Book

$25

Gilman, Charlotte Perkins (1860-1935) Nine Books from her Library.

$275

Original Book Works English "Library" Wastebasket: The Original Book Works, Gloucestershire, England "Library" Wastepaper Basket, wood, plaster and paint, marked. 8.75" H x 9" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Bibliophil

1 day LeftOriginal Book Works English "Library" Wastebasket

$325

Collection of The New Nature Library Leather Bound Books, Eight Total, Volumes I-VIII: Collection of The New Nature Library Leather Bound Books, Eight Total, Volumes I-VIII, Various Subjects, Having Black Leather Bound Coverings Featuring Gold Tooled Titles and Designs Based on Subjects

Jun 01, 2024Collection of The New Nature Library Leather Bound Books, Eight Total, Volumes I-VIII

$100

Framed Library of Congress Complete Sheet of 20 33¢ Stamps: Framed Library of Congress Complete Sheet of 20 33¢ Stamps. Stamps were released in the year 2000 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the 'Library of Congress. Framed stamps are approx 14"

2 days LeftFramed Library of Congress Complete Sheet of 20 33¢ Stamps

Vintage Modern Library Treasure Island Paperback Book: Vintage Modern Library Treasure Island Paperback Book. By Robert Louis Stevenson. This was published by Boni And Liverright Inc (New York). With a "Limp Croft Leather". Boni-Liveright advertis

May 12, 2024Vintage Modern Library Treasure Island Paperback Book

See Sold Price

More Items in Library & Conference Tables

Renaissance Revival Walnut Library Table: Renaissance Revival Walnut Library Table, with tooled leather top with monogram to center on three heavily carved lion form supports holding shields on each side. 41" H x 121" W x 41.25" D. Provenance

6 days LeftRenaissance Revival Walnut Library Table

$450

Library Desk with Lions Attrib. to R. J. Horner: Carved Mahogany Library Desk with Lion Supports Attributed to R. J. Horner. Wonderful desk with standing lions holding heraldic crest supported by a heavy stretcher on bun feet. Top of desk has a band

5 days LeftLibrary Desk with Lions Attrib. to R. J. Horner

$110

Library of P. Tecumseh Sherman: The collected library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman, all bearing his P. Tecumseh bookplate (except where noted). Includes 10 Civil War related works: Ulysses S. Grant. Memoirs. New York: Charles L. Web

1 day LeftLibrary of P. Tecumseh Sherman

$200

Gio Ponti (attrib.), dining or library table: Gio Ponti (attrib.), dining or library table, c. 1940s, Italy, mahogany, brass, with single drawer on the side, unmarked, 31"h x 71"l x 42"w

2 days LeftGio Ponti (attrib.), dining or library table

$350

L & JG Stickley, oak library desk: L & JG Stickley, oak library desk, c. 1905, USA, quarter sawn oak, hammered brass pulls, with frieze drawer, lower shelf, decal label in drawer, 29"h x 42"l x 27.5"W Provenance: A Private New Jersey C

2 days LeftL & JG Stickley, oak library desk

$375

L. & J.G. Stickley "Tobacco Leaf" Library Table: L. & J.G. Stickley"Tobacco Leaf" Library Tablecirca 1910oak, brassunmarked29 x 42 x 28 1/2 inches

5 days LeftL. & J.G. Stickley "Tobacco Leaf" Library Table

$750

PAIR OF ENGLISH LEATHER LIBRARY CHAIRS: Pair of leather lounge chairs in the William IV style. Rich tan leather, mahogany arms and legs with heavy brass casters. Dimensions: H 37.5" x W 27" x D 33" x SH 15.5". Condition: Minor surface wear,

3 days LeftPAIR OF ENGLISH LEATHER LIBRARY CHAIRS

$1,000

SET OF CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SCOTTIE DOG LIBRARY STEPS Dated 1990 Height 28". Width 21". Depth: SET OF CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SCOTTIE DOG LIBRARY STEPSDated 1990Supports in the forms of Scottish terriers, one black and one white, identified as "Kipper" and "Kate". Top step with flowers. Signe

3 days LeftSET OF CARVED AND PAINTED WOODEN SCOTTIE DOG LIBRARY STEPS Dated 1990 Height 28". Width 21". Depth

$250

A Pair of Continental Terrestrial and Celestial 17-inch Library Globes on Stands: A Pair of Continental Terrestrial and Celestial 17-inch Library Globes on Stands Likely German, 18th Century each with Latin identifications throughout. Height 41 x width 29 1/4 x depth 29 1/4 inches.

May 22, 2024A Pair of Continental Terrestrial and Celestial 17-inch Library Globes on Stands

$5,000

1 day LeftOriginal Book Works English "Library" Wastebasket

$325

A Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Library Table: 18th century; the single plank top over three drawers with carved fronts, on turned legs joined by a box stretcher 33 x 78 x 30 in. (83.8 x 198.1 x 76.2 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Fr

4 days LeftA Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Library Table

$500

English Library Chair: An early 19th century English Library chair. Mahogany construction with an upholstered back over open arms with reeded detail, shaped apron and stretcher base. Older dark finish with some wear, frame

5 days LeftEnglish Library Chair

$150

Victorian Oak Library Ladder: Victorian oak library ladder. 8' L..

5 days LeftVictorian Oak Library Ladder

$225

Gustav Stickley (1858-1942), Library Table, No. 653: Gustav Stickley(American, 1858-1942)Library Table, No. 653circa 1905-1912oak, coppersigned with paper label and branded mark30 x 48 x 29 3/4 inches

6 days LeftGustav Stickley (1858-1942), Library Table, No. 653

$450

William IV leather and rosewood library chair: William IV leather and rosewood library chair, Mid-19th c., England, in the style of Gillows, figured rosewood frame, button tufted brown leather padded back, arms and seat, the turned legs raised on

3 days LeftWilliam IV leather and rosewood library chair

$300

S. Lee (American, b. 1944), Library: S. Lee(American, b. 1944)Libraryoil on boardsigned lower right S. Lee.12 x 16in (30 x 40.5cm)

3 days LeftS. Lee (American, b. 1944), Library

$140

Recommended Tables

Gustav Stickley (1858-1942), A Rare and Early Bungalow Tea Table, No. 5: Gustav Stickley(American, 1858-1942)A Rare and Early Bungalow Tea Table, No. 5circa 1901oakunsigned, with retailers partial paper label24 in. highProvenance: Private Collection, New Bedford, Massa

5 days LeftGustav Stickley (1858-1942), A Rare and Early Bungalow Tea Table, No. 5

$1,500

William & Mary Oyster Walnut Marquetry Secretary: William and Mary Oyster Walnut and Marquetry Secretary, late 17th century, fall front desk having divided interior with marquetry drawers with gilt brass handles above burl walnut stand with six barle

6 days LeftWilliam & Mary Oyster Walnut Marquetry Secretary

$3,500

Art Deco Mahogany & Walnut Two-Tier Console Table: Art Deco Mahogany and Walnut Two-Tier Curved Console Table, with four chrome cylinder bars to back. 31.5" H x 39.25" W x 12.25" D. Provenance: From a Central Park West Collection. Keywords: Furniture,

6 days LeftArt Deco Mahogany & Walnut Two-Tier Console Table

$350

6 days LeftRenaissance Revival Walnut Library Table

$450

Piero Fornasetti & Gio Ponti Demi-Secretaire: Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) and Gio Ponti (Italian, 1891-1979) Demi-Secretaire, from the "Architettura" series, designed circa 1950, executed circa 1990s, with Fornasetti label to top drawer

Jun 09, 2024Piero Fornasetti & Gio Ponti Demi-Secretaire

$1,100

Maison Jansen (attrib.), brass tiered side tables: Maison Jansen (attrib.), brass tiered side tables, c. 1960s, France, white tooled leather top surfaces, raised on brass supports and casters, unmarked, 24"h x 20"l x 12"w

2 days LeftMaison Jansen (attrib.), brass tiered side tables

$1,200

Christian Krass Macassar Extendable Dining Table: Christian Krass (French, 1868-1957) Art Deco Macassar Extendable Dining Table, maple inlay, with two leaves. 31" H x 47.75" W; closed: 98.5" D; fully extended: 137.5" D. Provenance: From a Thad Hayes-

6 days LeftChristian Krass Macassar Extendable Dining Table

$1,300

Silas Seandel Tree Trunk Brass & Bronze Cocktail Table: Originally purchased from SILAS SEANDEL STUDIO INC. Tree Trunk Cocktail Table, executed in brass & bronze. Piece has free form rectangular shape with casters on underside Measures approx 52 inches lon

2 days LeftSilas Seandel Tree Trunk Brass & Bronze Cocktail Table

$1,100

Mid-Century Modern Bertha Schaefer Travertine & Walnut Coffee Table: Mid-Century Modern Bertha Schaefer Travertine & Walnut Coffee Table. Sculpted walnut base with floating travertine top. W.Z. STYLE MADE IN ITALY label on underside for the manufacturer of the top, Wal

5 days LeftMid-Century Modern Bertha Schaefer Travertine & Walnut Coffee Table

$750

Luigi Dominioni "Casaccia" Oval Side Tables, Pair: Pair of Luigi Caccia Dominioni (Italian, 1913-2016) for Azucena "Casaccia" Oval Side Tables, with four shelves, mid-20th century. 26" H x 16.75" W x 15.25" D. Provenance: From a Thad Hayes-designed 15

6 days LeftLuigi Dominioni "Casaccia" Oval Side Tables, Pair

$550

5 days LeftLibrary Desk with Lions Attrib. to R. J. Horner

$110

Saarinen Knoll Tulip Side Table: A mid 20th century Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip side table. Circular Teak top on a Putty color enameled Steel "Tulip" base. Retains original "Knoll International" paper label at underside. Top with m

5 days LeftSaarinen Knoll Tulip Side Table

$250

American Empire Games Table: An early 19th century American Empire Period games table. Mahogany construction with a hinged top over a shaped apron and turned stem with carved detail, on a shaped base with carved cabriole legs and

5 days LeftAmerican Empire Games Table

$225

Travertine & Aluminum Frame Coffee Table by Paul McCobb: Mid-Century Modern Travertine & Aluminum Coffee Table, Paul McCobb. This low table has a removable travertine marble top in a tan beige color, on a metal geometric frame with triangle brace. No maker'

5 days LeftTravertine & Aluminum Frame Coffee Table by Paul McCobb

$100

Edmond J. Spence, Dining Table: EDMOND J. SPENCE (American, 1911–1986) Dining table, 1960sMahogany. Manufactured by Industria Mueblera S.A., Sweden / Mexico. Underside stamped "MADE IN MEXICO" and

6 days LeftEdmond J. Spence, Dining Table

$600

Dominican Republic, Sculptural Dining Table: DOMINICAN REPUBLICSculptural dining table, 1950sPine.    29.5" H x 84" W x 42" D

6 days LeftDominican Republic, Sculptural Dining Table

$1,000

1925AD Antique Chinese books: Complete Library in Four Sections

Item Details

Description

The Siku Quanshu, variously translated as the Complete Library in Four Sections, Imperial Collection of Four, Emperor's Four Treasuries, Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature or Complete Library of the Four Treasuries, is the largest collection of books in Chinese history. The complete encyclopedia contains an annotated catalogue of 10,680 titles along with a compendiums of 3,593 titles. The Siku Quanshu ended up even longer than the Ming dynasty's Yongle Encyclopedia of 1403, which had been China's largest encyclopedia until then.

Reserve: $100.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $10.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Washington

Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.

In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.