Chinese Common Idiom Dictionary for High School & University Entrance Exam, Printed by Beiping Jianguo Publishing House, Republic of China 20th Century

拍品描述

Dimensions: 17.5 cm (6.89 inches) long, 9.5 cm (3.74 inches) wide, Republic of China period, 20th century. Condition and Provenance: This book is complete with no missing pages. The printed text on the inner pages is clear and neat, retaining the original red ink annotations and highlights. The cover is slightly damaged due to age, with cracked and peeling edges. The spine binding is severely worn, and there are old handwritten characters on the cover. All paper pages have natural yellowing, with a few water stains and small insect marks, but no serious mold or signs of modern restoration. This Republic of China period idiom dictionary originally came from an antique bookstore in Beiping (Beijing), later circulated through the antique book markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan, and is now owned by a private collector of modern Chinese documents in Pennsylvania. New York and Vancouver were major global trading centers for ancient Chinese books and various paper artifacts. This book is an examination reference book printed by the Beiping Jian Guo Publishing House during the Republic of China period, specifically compiled for students taking middle school and university entrance examinations at that time. It uses a traditional thread-bound, lightweight format for easy portability. The inner pages are printed using traditional vertical lead type, and include classic idioms from ancient Chinese literature. Each entry is accompanied by the original source, detailed explanation, and historical allusion. The book clearly displays annotations and underlines made by students in red pen, perfectly preserving the authentic study habits of teenagers preparing for exams during the Republic of China era. The cover explicitly states "Essential Textbook for Middle School and University Entrance Examinations," directly reflecting the education system and examination standards of ancient China during the Republic of China period. This book is an important primary source for the study of modern Chinese language education, the early 20th-century Chinese publishing industry, and the historical examination culture. While paperback books from the Republic of China era still exist on the market, well-preserved versions with original covers and unaltered contemporary reading annotations are relatively rare. This piece possesses extremely high archival research value, collectible value as an early published artifact, and is highly attractive in historical and cultural exhibitions themed on modern education. It will become a highlight of any American collection of Republic of China-era Chinese printed documents and perfectly complements thematic exhibitions on early modern Chinese educational documents.

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