Imperial Incense

Imperial Incense (1968) by Princess Der Ling – Stanley Paul
Offered by Crappy Old Books – because dusty dynasties deserve a second chance.

Step behind the silk screens of the Qing court with Imperial Incense, Princess Der Ling’s vivid and occasionally scandalous memoir of life at the twilight of Imperial China. Published in 1968, this volume blends nostalgia, court intrigue, and cultural commentary, as Der Ling reflects on her unique position as a Western-educated Chinese aristocrat and former lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi.

Expect lavish detail, emotional candour, and the occasional axe to grind. Our copy? Let’s just say it’s seen more revolutions than a lazy Susan — yellowed pages, foxed edges, and a whiff of old incense (or is that damp cardboard?).

Crappy Old Books – Uncovering faded glamour one fragile paperback at a time.

Ex-library book, hardback with plastic treated dust jacket.

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