Robert van Gulik - Murder in Canton - 1966

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Robert van Gulik, author and illustrator, presents Murder in Canton, a first edition hardcover published by Heinemann in 1966 (208 pp).

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Murder in Canton (1966) is one of the later Judge Dee detective novels by Robert van Gulik and is set in the vibrant trading city of Canton during the Tang dynasty. The story follows Judge Dee as he investigates a politically sensitive disappearance involving intrigue, espionage, and the complex undercurrents of a cosmopolitan harbour city. The novel blends historical detail with classic detective-fiction structure and features twelve illustrations drawn by the author in traditional Chinese style, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the narrative.

This first edition is considered desirable among collectors of Judge Dee material and mid-20th-century crime fiction. Robert van Gulik’s original English-language first printings were produced in relatively modest numbers and are increasingly uncommon. As the final Judge Dee novel published during the author’s lifetime, it holds particular significance within the series and is sought after by enthusiasts of historical detective literature.

This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.

Murder in Canton (1966) is one of the later Judge Dee detective novels by Robert van Gulik and is set in the vibrant trading city of Canton during the Tang dynasty. The story follows Judge Dee as he investigates a politically sensitive disappearance involving intrigue, espionage, and the complex undercurrents of a cosmopolitan harbour city. The novel blends historical detail with classic detective-fiction structure and features twelve illustrations drawn by the author in traditional Chinese style, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the narrative.

This first edition is considered desirable among collectors of Judge Dee material and mid-20th-century crime fiction. Robert van Gulik’s original English-language first printings were produced in relatively modest numbers and are increasingly uncommon. As the final Judge Dee novel published during the author’s lifetime, it holds particular significance within the series and is sought after by enthusiasts of historical detective literature.

This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
China, Literature
Book Title
Murder in Canton
Author/ Illustrator
Robert van Gulik
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1966
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Heinemann
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
208
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