ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES ON ACUPUNCTURE 17th century-early Republic PeriodPROPERTY FROM THE FAMILY OF GERARD DESPUTILLUSTRATED VOLUMES ON ACUPUNCTURE17th century-early Republic PeriodWoodblock or lithograph prints on paper, several ilustrated, including Yang Jizhou Zhenjiu Dacheng, ten volumes, Zhihe Tang, 1680 or later; Tongren Yuxue Zhenxiu Tu Jing, two volumes, Shanghai, Gujin Tushuguan, 1924; and Zhen Jiu Zhi Nan, one volume, not dated. 針灸古籍善本 刻本白紙 線裝 十七世紀至二十世紀初含楊繼洲（約1522-1620）《針灸大成》一函十冊全 《銅人腧穴鍼灸圖經》古今圖書館藏版 兩冊 一九二四年《鍼灸指南》一冊Provenance:Gerard Desput, acquired in Beijing, 1955-1959來源：德士普舊藏，1955-1959年間購藏於北京The standout volume of this lot is the early printing of the Zhenjiu Dacheng (Grand Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion) published by Zhenhe Tang, likely in 1680, or the decades that followed. Originally compiled by Yang Jizhou (1522-1620) and first published in 1601, the ten volumes gather early writings on acupuncture and the related treatment of moxibustion. Richly illustrated with diagrams and figural drawings, the texts are a splendid example of 17th century woodblock printing and illustration.T US Import TariffPlease note that this lot is subject to an import tariff of 7.5%. The buyer will be required to pay the import tariff, which is included in the purchase price, along with sales tax, if applicable. The amount of the import tariff due is a percentage of the value declared upon entry into the United States (it is not based on the final bid price). The buyer should contact Bonhams prior to the sale to determine the amount of the import tariff.