The lot comprises: Shizhuzhai Jianpu (Ten Bamboo Studio Catalogue of Letter Paper) consists of four volumes of woodblock prints, ink and colour on paper. Beijing Rongbao Zhai Shi Jianpu (Rongbao Zhai Catalogue of Poems) consists of two volumes of woodblock prints, ink and colour on paper. Each set is kept in a cloth-bound slipcase. Catalogue note: The Shizhuzhai Jianpu, Ten Bamboo Studio Catalogue of Letter Paper, was first printed in late Ming dynasty and is divided into eight categories. A Chinese publisher, Rongbao Zhai was tasked to reprint the book in the first decades of the 1900s, completing the first edition in 1941. In 1952, there was a second republication of around 300 copies. Another example from the 1952 edition is part of the British Museum collection The Beijing Rongbao Zhai Xin Ji Shi Jian Pu was first published in 1951 and reprinted in 1953, 1955, and 1957. It is comprised of 80 letter papers designed by some of the most famous artists of the time, including 32 by Qi Baishi, who also wrote the title of the book at 91 years old. Condition: Both appear to be in overall good condition, with a very light scratch to the edge of one book. Origin: Chinese Period: Beijing: Rong Bao Zhai, published 1952 and 1953 Sizes: 10.30 cm. H x 22.20 cm. W x 31.50 cm. D 4.06 in. H x 8.74 in. W x 12.4 in. D