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📚 Rare Antique Chinese Republic Accordion Book: "The 24 Cases of Filial Piety" - $248.00 ​The Ultimate Test of Good Parenting... Or is it? ​If you think modern parenting is tough, imagine a world where the highest standard of childhood behavior involves wrestling wild tigers to save your father or volunteering to taste your mother's medicine before she takes it. ​Welcome to The Twenty-Four Cases of Filial Piety—the definitive, centuries-old Confucian guide on how to be the perfect child, compiled originally during the Yuan Dynasty. ​A Stunning Souvenir of a Bygone Era ​This particular bilingual edition was created in China during the early Republic Period (circa 1910s–1920s) as a high-quality, luxury souvenir for Western travelers, diplomats, and expats. ​The presentation is stunning: ​The Covers: Heavy, rich wooden boards featuring a deeply carved Chinese character 福 (Fu), symbolizing "Good Fortune" or "Happiness," inlaid with a vibrant green pigment. ​The Artwork: Open it up like a concertina scroll to find a series of beautiful, hand-colored/hand-painted illustrations mounted opposite the text. Each panel is neatly bordered with an elegant metallic gold trim. ​The English Text: The bilingual translations are an absolute joy, filled with the charmingly archaic spellings and endearing typographical quirks typical of early 20th-century Chinese printing (look closely for gems like "To Taste the Medigine" and "Caighing Hold of Tiger"!). ​✨ Pristine Condition ✨ ​While these fragile accordion-fold books are notorious for splitting at the seams or suffering heavy staining, this particular copy is an absolute survivor. It is in perfect condition. The paper hinges are fully intact, the accordion structure stretches beautifully without a single tear, and the hand-painted colors remain bright and crisp. ​Whether displayed fully extended along a mantle, arranged on a library shelf, or kept as a conversation-starting coffee table centerpiece, this book is an extraordinary piece of early 20th-century Asian history. ​Dimensions: 9" x 6" Closed Era: Republic Period (c. 1910-1920) Features: Hardwood covers, hand-colored art panels, full bilingual text, complete accordion fold-out. Would be happy to ship or pickup in Nocatee, Florida Facebook Marketplace