London : Cassell 1945. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. London : Cassell hardcover
London: Randal Taylor 1691. First Edition. 8 vo. pp xvi 142. 1st edition in English of any of Confucius’ writings translated from the 1687 Latin edition of Prospero Intocetta Philippe Couplet et all and guided by an intervening French translation attributed to either/both Louis Cousin or/and Jean de la Brune. Contemporary speckled calf paper flaws to the margins of A4 and H4 without loss to text chips to the margins of L1 and L7 without loss ownership signature to the upper margin of the advertisement page endpapers not quite a match internally clean skillful repairs to the joins else a near fine copy and other copies aren’t. Wing C5806. This is the real 1st edition with the collation xvi 142pp A C–L and not to be confused with the 1780 reprint which duplicated the 1st edition exactly including the 1691 date a false imprint and varied only in its collation and often sold as the 1st edition. Most library holdings are either the 1780 reprint miscataloged or electronic copies of the 1691 1st edition held in The British Library. A scarce book in commerce with only one copy of the first edition an inferior one selling at auction in the last 40 years.<br /> <br /> The teachings of Confucious shaped Chinese civilization for over two millennia. His emphasis on moral cultivation proper social relationships and ethical governance formed the foundation of Confucianism which became the state ideology of imperial China. Randal Taylor unknown
London: Randal Taylor. Good. 1691. Hardcover. Contemporary calf upper board detached included some spinal repairs worn edges. Title page date is 1691 but it is really circa 1760 or later. Lacks frontis. Xx 183pp. PO name. With two front blanks and two terminal blanks. Mild scattered foxing. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall . Randal Taylor hardcover
London: Printed for F. Fayram at the South Entrance into the Royal Exchange 1724. Rare third edition in English of The Morals of Confucius the first published work to introduce English readers to Confucianism. Small octavo bound in full period or period-style speckled calf with elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands morocco spine label lettered in gilt elaborate gilt scrolling to the front and rear panels gilt turn-ins marbled endpapers all edges speckled red. Small bookplates to the pastedown. Stated second edition though actually the third edition a reissue of the edition of 1706 with a cancel title page. In very good condition. All early editions are very rare this in a particularly desirable binding. "Basically a translation of Le Morale de Confucius philosophe de la Chine" Savouret 1688 The Morals of Confucius was "translated and abridged from the Latin translation of Prospero Intorcetta Philippe Couplet and others or from an intervening French translation attributed to Louis Cousin or Jean de La Brune" ESTC T140229. Chinese philosopher Confucius’s principles had a commonality with earlier Chinese tradition with an emphasis on personal and governmental morality ancestral veneration respect for one’s elders and strong family loyalty. His teachings left a legacy of disciples and gained widespread prominence under the Han and Tang Dynasties became the official imperial philosophy of China after his death in 479 B.C.E. and remained the dominant philosophy in China until the early 20th century. Likely compiled and composed by his disciples after Confucius's death the Analects or Maxims grew to be one of the central texts of Confucianism by the end of the Han Dynasty. Printed for F. Fayram at the South Entrance into the Royal Exchange hardcover
London: T. Horne 1706. Rare second edition in English of The Morals of Confucius. Small octavo bound in full contemporary sheep contemporary sheep. In very good condition toning to the extremities. Basically a translation of Le Morale de Confucius philosophe de la Chine" Savouret 1688 The Morals of Confucius was "translated and abridged from the Latin translation of Prospero Intorcetta Philippe Couplet and others or from an intervening French translation attributed to Louis Cousin or Jean de La Brune" ESTC T140229. Chinese philosopher Confucius’s principles had a commonality with earlier Chinese tradition with an emphasis on personal and governmental morality ancestral veneration respect for one’s elders and strong family loyalty. His teachings left a legacy of disciples and gained widespread prominence under the Han and Tang Dynasties became the official imperial philosophy of China after his death in 479 B.C.E. and remained the dominant philosophy in China until the early 20th century. Likely compiled and composed by his disciples after Confucius's death the Analects or Maxims grew to be one of the central texts of Confucianism by the end of the Han Dynasty. T. Horne unknown
London: T. Horne 1706. Rare second edition in English of The Morals of Confucius. Small octavo bound in full contemporary sheep contemporary sheep. In very good condition toning to the extremities. "Basically a translation of Le Morale de Confucius philosophe de la Chine" Savouret 1688 The Morals of Confucius was "translated and abridged from the Latin translation of Prospero Intorcetta Philippe Couplet and others or from an intervening French translation attributed to Louis Cousin or Jean de La Brune" ESTC T140229. Chinese philosopher Confucius's principles had a commonality with earlier Chinese tradition with an emphasis on personal and governmental morality ancestral veneration respect for one's elders and strong family loyalty. His teachings left a legacy of disciples and gained widespread prominence under the Han and Tang Dynasties became the official imperial philosophy of China after his death in 479 B.C.E. and remained the dominant philosophy in China until the early 20th century. Likely compiled and composed by his disciples after Confucius's death the Analects or Maxims grew to be one of the central texts of Confucianism by the end of the Han Dynasty. T. Horne unknown books
Columbia University Press 1998-04-15. First Edition. hardcover. New. 6.47x1.18x9.49. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Columbia University Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : DADAX0231104308 ISBN : 0231104308 9780231104302
New York: Peter Pauper Press N.D. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good slipcase. Top slipcase edge panel separating. Light paint flecks on front gutter. Peter Pauper Press hardcover
The Modern Library 1938. Reprint. Hardcover . Very Good/Very Good. Sound binding; Clean sturdy boards in red cloth w/ immaculate gilt to spine; Previous owner minimal ink markings present at half-title verso; Pages free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket $1.95 Very Good gently edge-worn w/ mild chipping present; Jacket housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; An excellent copy. The Modern Library hardcover
London: Gay and Bird c1905. Leather. Very Good. 6" by 3.5". None. A smartly bound copy of this collection of wise comments from Confucius bound by Bumpus Ltd. A collection of quotes from Confucius a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. His philosophical teachings called Confucianism emphasized personal and governmental morality harmonious social relationships righteousness kindness sincerity and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue. With teachings on ethics virtue learning marriage music and more alongside a collection of Chinese poetry and proverbs. Bound by Bumpus Ltd. Oxford Street London. Bound in full green calf. Externally smart with light rubbing to the extremities and minor fading to the spine as it typical with green leather. The odd small mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Scattered spotting to the first and last few pages with an ink stamp to the front pastedown. Bound by Bumpus Ltd. Oxford Street London. Very Good Gay and Bird hardcover
London: Gay and Hancock 1909. vii. 1 160pp 2. With a half-title and a terminal page of publisher's advertisements. Handsomely bound by J. & E. Bumpus of Oxford in contemporary gilt-tooled green calf A.E.G. gilt dentelles. Lightly rubbed and a little marked. Internally clean and crisp. Inked gift inscription to recto of FFEP: 'To Bluey from Clarissa / Nov: 9th 1946'. A handsomely bound edition of Confucian teachings bearing an inscription in the hand of prime ministerial consort Clarissa Eden née Spencer-Churchill 1920–2021 addressed to Harold Trevor Bluey Baker 1877-1960. Baker politician and warden of Winchester College from 1936 to 1946 was a close friend of her Clarissa's mother and a constant feature in her life. Only after his death would Clarissa learn that Baker was her biological father and not John Strange Jack Spencer-Churchill 1880-1947. Provenance: Recently dispersed from the library of Anthony and Clarissa Eden. . 12mo. Gay and Hancock unknown
Hong Kong: Confucius Publishing Co Ltd 1985. Limited to 500 copies. Book measures 42x29cm. 336pp. Bound in original pictorial silked cloth full gilt edges coloured endpapers. Binding in near fine to fine condition. Internally pages bright and clean throughout. Housed in matching folding case with ties gilt title to spine. Case has very minor marking but in near fine condition. A very good clean copy. . Limited Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. Folio. Confucius Publishing Co Ltd Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 099743 ISBN : 9627050016 9789627050018
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