中國笑話故事 (Chung-Kuo Hsiao Hua Ku Shih)

This ex-library hardcover edition shows signs of its previous life in public circulation. The cover is intact, though it lacks a dust jacket. Library stickers and markings are present on the spine and cover. The binding remains solid, and the pages are clean, with no inscriptions or signatures.

"中國笑話故事" (Chung-Kuo Hsiao Hua Ku Shih), authored by 孟仲仁 (Meng Zhongren), is a fascinating collection of Chinese joke stories. Published by 出版家文化事業有限公司 in Taipei in 1978, this hardcover edition offers a glimpse into the humor and cultural narratives of China. The book is a part of a series that preserves traditional Chinese storytelling, making it an insightful addition to any collection focused on humor or Chinese literature. This particular copy is an ex-library edition, indicating its previous life in a public collection, which may appeal to collectors interested in books with a history of public readership. The book does not come with a dust jacket, and its condition reflects its library use.