Old China Town, A book of Pictures
New York; Mitchell Kennerley, 1913
Photographs by Genthe
First Edition: 8 vo
Provenance: Michigan Trade
A important 70 page book bound in original black cloth and stamped in gilt, the binding fit into a stunning handmade outer cover of full brocade cloth, trimmed in chintz, and with a gilt cloth applique with beads and Chinese amulets. A rare item within a lengthy description "To my Comrade of the stirring life we now live in new Chinatown from one who lived loved and wrought lang syne in Old Chinatown. Faithfully ever, Donaldina Cameron / San Francisco / May Second 1917."
Donaldina Cameron (1869 - 1968) was a New Zealand - born American Presbyterian missionary who was a pioneer in the fight against slavery in San Francisco's Chinatown, who helped more then 2,000 Chinese immigrant girls and women escape from forced prostitution or indentured servitude. She was known as 'Fahn Quai' or the 'White Devil' of Chinatown, as well as the 'Angry Angel' and 'Lo Mo' of Chinatown. For further reading on her fascinating life see Wikipedia. A most important volume of great historical interest.
New York; Mitchell Kennerley, 1913
Photographs by Genthe
First Edition: 8 vo
Provenance: Michigan Trade
A important 70 page book bound in original black cloth and stamped in gilt, the binding fit into a stunning handmade outer cover of full brocade cloth, trimmed in chintz, and with a gilt cloth applique with beads and Chinese amulets. A rare item within a lengthy description "To my Comrade of the stirring life we now live in new Chinatown from one who lived loved and wrought lang syne in Old Chinatown. Faithfully ever, Donaldina Cameron / San Francisco / May Second 1917."
Donaldina Cameron (1869 - 1968) was a New Zealand - born American Presbyterian missionary who was a pioneer in the fight against slavery in San Francisco's Chinatown, who helped more then 2,000 Chinese immigrant girls and women escape from forced prostitution or indentured servitude. She was known as 'Fahn Quai' or the 'White Devil' of Chinatown, as well as the 'Angry Angel' and 'Lo Mo' of Chinatown. For further reading on her fascinating life see Wikipedia. A most important volume of great historical interest.
New York; Mitchell Kennerley, 1913
Photographs by Genthe
First Edition: 8 vo
Provenance: Michigan Trade
A important 70 page book bound in original black cloth and stamped in gilt, the binding fit into a stunning handmade outer cover of full brocade cloth, trimmed in chintz, and with a gilt cloth applique with beads and Chinese amulets. A rare item within a lengthy description "To my Comrade of the stirring life we now live in new Chinatown from one who lived loved and wrought lang syne in Old Chinatown. Faithfully ever, Donaldina Cameron / San Francisco / May Second 1917."
Donaldina Cameron (1869 - 1968) was a New Zealand - born American Presbyterian missionary who was a pioneer in the fight against slavery in San Francisco's Chinatown, who helped more then 2,000 Chinese immigrant girls and women escape from forced prostitution or indentured servitude. She was known as 'Fahn Quai' or the 'White Devil' of Chinatown, as well as the 'Angry Angel' and 'Lo Mo' of Chinatown. For further reading on her fascinating life see Wikipedia. A most important volume of great historical interest.