HELMAN, ISIDORE-STANISLAS-HENRI. Abrégé Historique des Principaux Traits de la Vie de Confucius, Célèbre Philosophe Chinois. Title, 24 plates, and 24 leaves of text. bound with his: Faits Mémorables des Empereurs de la Chine, tirés des Annales Chinoises. Title, dedication, 24 plates, and 24 leaves of text. Together, 2 volumes in one, both entirely engraved throughout. 4to, 284x209 mm, contemporary green morocco gilt with Greek key border on covers and pink silk doublures and endleaves, spine ends, joints, and cover corners rubbed; conspicuous marginal foxing in the first work and on first few leaves in the second. Bookplate of Francis John Hughes. Paris: Chez l'Auteur . . . et chez Ponce, [1788]; 1788