First edition thus. In three volumes, comprising 120 chapters, published 1978, 1978 & 1980. pp 599, 701 & 586. Bound in blue paper covered hard boards, with dust jackets and card slipcases. Translated into English by Yang Hsien-Yi and Gladys Yang. Also known as Dream of the Red Chamber or The Story of the Stone, this is one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. Fine condition books in Fine condition jackets and slipcases (just a little wear to the slipcase of volume III). A lovely set.