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This is Volume 1 of the "Catalogue Of Chinese Printed Books, Manuscripts And Drawings In The Library Of The British Museum", a comprehensive guide to the British Museum's extensive collection. Compiled by the Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts, under the direction of Sir Robert Kennaway Douglas, this catalogue provides invaluable insights into the breadth and depth of Chinese literature and art held within the museum's archives. Researchers, historians, and bibliophiles alike will find this volume an essential resource for navigating the rich tapestry of Chinese cultural heritage. From meticulously detailed descriptions of printed books to annotations on rare manuscripts and drawings, this catalogue offers a window into the historical and artistic achievements of China as represented in one of the world's foremost collections. A must-have reference for any serious scholar of Chinese studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important