1928年首版《筷子》作者 F. I. Codrington（Helen Jacobs 插畫）Chopsticks by F. I. Codrington (Illustrated by Helen Jacobs) 1928 first edition

【內容簡介 / Synopsis】

 Chopsticks is a charming and insightful children's book that offers a window into Chinese daily life, culture, and traditions through a series of engaging narratives. With 60 beautiful illustrations by Helen Jacobs and additional contributions by Chinese artists, the book explores themes ranging from mealtime habits to house-boats, temples, and legends, making it a unique educational piece of its time.

 《Chopsticks》是一本引人入勝且具備洞察力的兒童讀物，透過一系列生動的敘事，為讀者開啟了一扇通往中國日常生活、文化與傳統的窗口。本書由 Helen Jacobs 繪製 60 幅精美插圖，並結合中國藝術家的額外創作，內容涵蓋從用餐習俗到船屋、廟宇與傳說等主題，是當時極具特色的教育讀物。

【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】

 Published in London by the Church of England Zenana Missionary Society and the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, this work reflects the early 20th-century Western interest in introducing Chinese society to younger readers. The book’s attempt to explain complex cultural concepts—such as the meaning of Chinese characters—through accessible storytelling highlights the era’s pedagogical approach to cross-cultural education.

 本書由英國聖公會女子佈道會（Church of England Zenana Missionary Society）與基督教知識促進會（Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge）在倫敦聯合出版，反映了 20 世紀初西方社會向年輕讀者介紹中國文化的趨勢。書中試圖透過易懂的敘事來解釋複雜的文化概念（例如漢字的解析），呈現了該時代跨文化教育的教學手法。

【書本狀態 / Condition Report】

 The cover features distinct period-appropriate illustrations, with some edge wear consistent with its age. The interior pages are clean with clear text and illustrations; however, there is noticeable foxing on the title page and endpapers, which is common for books of this vintage. A handwritten name, "J. G. Haslam," appears on the front endpaper.

 書籍封面保留了符合時代風格的精美插畫，邊緣有與年齡相符的輕微磨損。內頁文字與插圖清晰乾淨；但扉頁與前後環襯處有明顯的黃斑（foxing），這是此類古董書常見的現象。前環襯頁上有手寫簽名「J. G. Haslam」。

【傳承紀錄 / Provenance】

 The endpaper features a vintage handwritten signature by "J. G. Haslam," providing a personal connection to its previous ownership.

 環襯頁保留了「J. G. Haslam」的古董手寫簽名，為此書增添了具體的前藏主歷史軌跡。