Samuel Phillips Day (author) / Lo Fong Loh (preface). Tea. Its Mystery and History. With a Preface in Chinese and English by Lo Fong Loh, C.I.C.S. Secretary to the Chinese Educational Mission in Europe. Illustrated. First Edition. London, Simpkin, Marshall & Co., 1878. 18 x 12 cm. xvi, 92 pages. With a tissue guarded frontispiece photo showing Lo Fong Loh, a facsimile in Chinese on pink paper and six Plates. Original maroon cloth. Hard cover. Gilt title and black and blind decorations. Professionally rebacked in 2025. New end papers. Very good condition. Some shelf wear, rubbing and bumping. Bindings faded (see images). Edges dust dulled. New end papers. Internally clean. Scarce.

ea: Its Mystery And History is a book written by Samuel Phillips Day and originally published in 1878. The book delves into the history and mystery surrounding tea, exploring its origins, cultural significance, and impact on society. Day provides a detailed account of the tea trade and the role it played in global commerce, as well as the social and economic implications of tea consumption. The book also includes information on the cultivation and preparation of tea, as well as its medicinal properties. With its comprehensive coverage of the subject, Tea: Its Mystery And History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and cultural significance of tea.

• Keywords: Classical & Old Literature · Fine Bindings & Editions · History · History & Culture · Middle East & Asia · Reference · Travel & Exploration · World Travel
• Language: English & Chinese
• First edition
• Inventory Number: 104400AB

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