Briscoe John Foreword (3 results)
Language: English
Published by RiskPress Foundation, Sebastopol, Ca., 2017
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: David Gaines, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.David Gaines
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Wraps (PB) in near fine condition. Translations and after word by E. O. The xian scrolls, the poems of Cangjie with visions of Cangjie -- from the 17th Century. Signed by the by author of book's foreword. This book presents the first translations, into any language, of the poetry of… Cangjie, historian in the court of China's Yellow Emperor who reigned, according to tradition, for a 100 years, from 2697 until 2597 BCE. Though Cangjie is a well-known figure in Chinese history, and legend, and though he was almost certainly a poet, neither history nor legend mentions his poetry. 82 pages. Hung Liu (illustrator).
- Softcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch
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Soft cover. Condition: Collectible, Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by author of book's foreword, John Briscoe, to the Honorable Kevin Ryan, judge in northern California. Octavo, softcover, fine in decorative pink and black french wraps. 84 pages of poetry by Cangjie. First printing. Translations and afterword by E. O. T…he xian scrolls, the poems of Cangjie with visions of Cangjie -- from the 17th Century. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Hall of Records Commission, Department of General Services, Annapolis, MD, 1977
- Softcover
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.Shoemaker Booksellers
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Original blue wraps w/ gilt title on front cover. Binding lightly soiled; spine a bit sunned. Light wear to edges. Contents very nice.
