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  “He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions": Rare third edition of The Morals of Confucius A Chinese Philosopher

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  The Morals of Confucius A Chinese Philosopher, Who flourished above Five hundred Years before the Coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Being one of the Choicest Pieces of Learning Remaining in the Nation.

  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.

  Price: $3,000.00     Item Number: 138719

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