Numismatic literature. 'Illustrated Guide to Ancient Coins Through the Dynasties' by Ding Fubao (founder of modern Chinese numismatics) with authentication by Dai Baoting. Comprehensive numismatic reference by Published 1940 by Shanghai Medical Book Company. Contains 3,126 ancient coin rubbings/illustrations – virtually complete coverage of Ancient Chinese coins as known at the time. Important reference work in two volumes. Ex. Swedish Missionary Family stationed in China 1897–1945.