Robert van Gulik - The Monkey and the Tiger - 1965
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The Monkey and the Tiger by Robert van Gulik, a hardcover reprint edition published by Heinemann in 1965, English original, 144 pages, contains two Judge Dee detective stories.
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This book, The Monkey and the Tiger by Robert van Gulik, contains two classic Judge Dee detective stories set in ancient China: “The Morning of the Monkey” and “The Night of the Tiger.” Drawing on traditional Chinese crime literature, van Gulik blends historical authenticity with atmospheric mystery, supported by eight illustrations he created himself in Chinese style. The stories showcase Judge Dee’s sharp intellect, moral complexity, and deep immersion in Tang-dynasty culture, making the volume a distinctive example of mid-20th-century sinological crime fiction.
This 1965 edition is sought after by collectors because early printings of van Gulik’s Judge Dee series were issued in relatively small numbers and have become increasingly uncommon on the market. Copies from this year are particularly desirable due to their proximity to the author’s original publications and the inclusion of his own artwork, which enhances the book’s collectible value.
This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.
This book, The Monkey and the Tiger by Robert van Gulik, contains two classic Judge Dee detective stories set in ancient China: “The Morning of the Monkey” and “The Night of the Tiger.” Drawing on traditional Chinese crime literature, van Gulik blends historical authenticity with atmospheric mystery, supported by eight illustrations he created himself in Chinese style. The stories showcase Judge Dee’s sharp intellect, moral complexity, and deep immersion in Tang-dynasty culture, making the volume a distinctive example of mid-20th-century sinological crime fiction.
This 1965 edition is sought after by collectors because early printings of van Gulik’s Judge Dee series were issued in relatively small numbers and have become increasingly uncommon on the market. Copies from this year are particularly desirable due to their proximity to the author’s original publications and the inclusion of his own artwork, which enhances the book’s collectible value.
This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
The Monkey and the Tiger
Author/ Illustrator
Robert van Gulik
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1965
Edition
Reprint
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Heinemann
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
144
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