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1963 Analysis of Chinese Characters – Wilder & Ingram – Taiwan Vintage 1963 edition of Analysis of Chinese Characters by G. D. Wilder and J. H. Ingram. Published by Tung Hai Book Co., Taichung, Taiwan. The publication statement identifies Republic of China Year 52, September 1963. This fascinating English-language reference examines the origins, construction, meanings and historical development of Chinese characters, including radicals, phonetics, pictorial forms and older writing forms. Features original green cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine and a period bookstore label from Chin Shan Books & Stationery in Taipei, Taiwan. Condition: Good vintage condition with expected age/use wear. Binding shows rubbing and edge wear. Pages have mild age toning and occasional spotting. Please see photos for details. A wonderful vintage Chinese-language-study reference and an interesting piece of mid-century Taiwan publishing history.