The new atlas of China. With bi-lingual indexes complete.

The New Atlas and Commercial Gazetteer of China. Second Edition. A Work Devoted to its Geography & Resources and Economic & Commercial Development. Containing 25 Bi-Lingual Maps, With Complete Indexes, and Many Coloured Graphs.

Second edition, presentation copy, of this triumph of modern Chinese cartography, inscribed on the half-title, "To L. G. Shale, May our association grow in such a manner that what we do may multiply for good. Edwin Dingle (Ding Lemei). Los Angeles, Calif. Aug. 25/36". Edwin John Dingle (1881-1972), known in Chinese as "Ding Le Mei", was a journalist and publisher based in Hong Kong and Shanghai in the early 20th century who undertook mapping expeditions throughout the Chinese hinterland. His atlas and gazetteer, compiled by his team of experts at the Far Eastern Geographical Establishment, provides detailed maps of every province, incorporating the most recent surveys of still largely uncharted regions. These are accompanied by maps showing the railway system, forests, and coal resources. Dingle, via his connections with Shanghai's finance media, was also able to source and include a large amount of trade and economic output data to appeal to foreign firms operating in Republican China's emerging markets. Alongside his contribution to Chinese mapmaking, Dingle is known for founding Mentalphysics, a philosophical practice with a worldwide reach. He first encountered these ideas during a a trip to Tibet in 1909, recounted in his Across China on Foot (1911), when he studied breathing techniques designed to channel the body's energy and develop heightened states of consciousness. In 1928, he found the Institute of Metalphysics in Los Angeles; the recipient of this copy, now untraced, was likely one of his close disciples. Large folio. 25 colour maps (2 folding), numerous maps, tables and charts in text. Original leather-grained black cloth over heavy bevelled boards, raised bands, spine lettered and tooled in gilt, front board elaborately blocked in blind with gilt title, decorative blue endpapers, linen hinges. Small numerical ticket at top-left corner of front pastedown. Binding skilfully refurbished at joints, spine ends and tips, a number of minor paper repairs, margins typically lightly toned, contents overall clean and fresh. A large, heavy and precariously constructed book that is consequently often found in shabby condition; this copy has survived far better than most and has benefited from a little judicious restoration, now presenting and handling well. Very good. Artikel-Nr. 149277

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