Maskee : a Shanghai sketchbook / by Schiff
- Bib ID:
- 4697286
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Schiff, Friedrich, 1908-1968
- Description:
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- [Shanghai, China? : s.n., 1940?]
- [22] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
- Summary:
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"A collection of racy hand-coloured cartoons, inspired by the life (or, rather, night-life) of the port of Shanghai, suitably captioned and altogether an amusing period piece. Schiff was the artist who most aptly caught the essence of the heady days of Shanghai in the early 20th century and, in particular, the interplay between Chinese and foreigner." -- Hanshan Tang Books List 152.
- Notes:
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- "Of this book only a limited and numbered edition has been printed. Each book is hand-colored and signed by the artist"--P. [3] of cover.
- In statement of responsibility, "Schiff" is hand-written.
- Published as a concertina-style album 27x20 cm. with a cover in Chinese patterned green silk.
- Library's copy is no. 492 of a limited ed and has been signed by the artist.
- Subject:
- Also Titled:
- Shanghai sketchbook
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2038 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1968
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1940
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