Chinese characters. Their origin, etymology, history, classification, and signification. A thorough study from Chinese Documents . Translated into English by L. Davrout, S.J.

Wieger, L., Dr., S. J.

Published by Editions Henri Vetch, Peking [i.e., Beijing], 1940

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Tall 8vo, pp. 820; original printed wrappers bound in; Chinese library stamps on title page and front wrapper; all else very good in recent black cloth, gilt-stamped spine. First published in 1915, this is the photolithographic reissue of the 2nd (1927) edition; enlarged and revised according to the fourth French edition translated by L. Davrout. Printed by the Ho Chi Press in Peking. The introduction is designed to furnish some necessary explanation respecting the history, the categories, the analysis, and the different classifications of the Chinese characters. The Graphies are facsimiles of the oldest specimens of Chinese writings, cast, not engraved, upon bronze bells and vases. The Phonetic Series are a natural compliment of the Lessons. Two Lexicons showing the characters arranged by order of sounds and radicals complete the work" (preface). Seller Inventory # 63269

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Title: Chinese characters. Their origin, etymology,...

Publisher: Editions Henri Vetch, Peking [i.e., Beijing]

Publication Date: 1940

Binding: Soft cover