[Henri Vetch]

Journal of the Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society Volume 46, 2006

Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, 2007. First edition. Softcover. 8vo. Pp. 213. Illustrated. Glossy red wraps. Near Fine. Near Fine. Item #10132

Features the article "Henri Vetch (1898-1978): Soldier, Bookseller and Publisher." Vetch was a French publisher active in China. He was detained in 1949 and accused of trying to kill Mao Zedong. His books published in China are quite desirable. Vetch also served as the first head of Hong Kong University Press.

Price: $40.00