A lavish catalogue of a collection of historic jade carvings assembled over a relatively short period of time by an ardent collector and his guide.  Expense appears to have been no obstacle in the acquisition of some of the finest examples largely from the Ming and Qing dynasties each illustrated in large high quality colour photographs.  105 jades are included each with a description of subject matter, symbolism, size and period.  Large hardback.  130 pages.  New condition.  Cat No 2900