Abrégé historique des principaux traits de la vie de Confucius [...].

Paris, by the author & M. Ponce, [1782]

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Description du lot

Folio: [26] ff.; 24 pl. (spotting throughout, sometimes also affecting the plates, but mostly the text ff. and margins).

Contemp. half sheep, sp. paper on covers, flat spine (corners rubbed, joints starting to split, sm. restauration to head).

Entirely engraved by Helman (1743-1806). Ill. with 24 nice plates depicting lively landscapes, ceremonies, scenes of Confucius' life, etc. after drawings of the missionary Amiot. Often accompanied by "Faits mémorables des empereurs de la Chine", also illustrated by Helman.
Ref. Cordier, Sinica, 667 (not dated). - Cohen 479. - Brunet III:90/91. - Biogr. univ. XIX:79.

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