11 volumes (of 12), each formed of 10 (sequentially numbered) fascicules. Stitched binding, on double leaves, closed with the traditional Chinese toggles. 27x16.2 cm. (10½x6½").

This work is a general comprehensive encyclopedia, originally was commissioned by the imperial court of the Song Dynasty and compiled during 977~983. It is divided into fifty five principal categories composed of 1,000 parts. Xue Hai Tang was a well-respected academy of classical learning in Qing Dynasty. The present, 1892 edition, was based upon the edition of 1807, which was composed of 12 volumes, each formed of 10 fascicules. Our set lacks one volume (number 81 to number 89?). The title and/or author in Chinese characters can be provided upon request.