Apr 11, 2011 - Sale 2243
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Sale 2243 - Lot 73

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CONFUCIUS. Les Livres Classiques de l'Empire de Chine. Volumes 1-4 (of 7). Half-titles. Together, 4 volumes. 12mo, contemporary 1/4 morocco gilt, moderate wear to spines, the first 2 slightly faded, cover corners worn; some browning in Volume 2; uncut. Paris: De Bure, Barrois aîné, & Barrois jeune, 1784-85
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French version of François Noël's 1711 Latin translation of Chinese canonical works. The first 4 volumes contain an overview of the literature and the text of the Great Learning, Doctrine of the Mean, and Analects. The final 3 volumes missing here contain the Mencius, Classic of Filial Piety, and Juvenile Instructor. Cordier, Sinica 1395-96; Lust 741 (first 4 volumes only).