Kioc-papcr, upon which the Chinese do such charming drawings, is a thin sheet of the prepared pith of a tree. There are at least 21-1 groups of sign* used in Chhiese. each group containing from Jive to I*i.»l separate characters. Ihe largest yield of lionc from single whale was taken in 18S:!. It amounted to :11001b, which was at that time worth '£3125.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 81, 1 May 1909, Page 4
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63Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 81, 1 May 1909, Page 4
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