Sancai fami
Sancai fami. (The secrets of the three powers [heaven, earth and mankind]) 三才發秘. by Chen Wen. ca. 1697.
This work is an exploration of the secret of the triad of Heaven, Earth, and Man. Its eight volumes are divided into three parts, each concentrating on one of the three powers : heaven, earth, and mankind. Volumes 1-4 cover Chinese astrology/astronomy, volumes 5-7 deal with geomancy, and volume 8 the arts known and practised at Peking. The author's preface is dated 1697.
Inman's copy is complete in eight fascicles, woodblock printed and stitched bound in soft covers.
Sample pages from various places throughout the work: