Springs of Chinese Wisdom by Confucius and Others
$15.00
Springs of Chinese Wisdom is a miniature illustrated collection of classical Chinese sayings and reflections attributed to Confucius, Dseng Dse, Lao-Tse, Li Gi, Meng-Tse and Wu Ti. With delicate Chinese-inspired floral artwork and an unusual concealed spiral binding, it is a distinctive vintage keepsake introducing traditional Eastern philosophical thought.
Contributors: Various classical Chinese thinkers, including Confucius and Lao-Tse.
Publisher: Herder and Herder, New York, 1971.
Format: Small illustrated hardcover-style boards with internal spiral binding; approximately 20 leaves.
Language: English.
ISBN: None printed; no verified ISBN for this issue.
Condition: Used miniature gift book with age-toning and discolouration to the pale paper covering, light rubbing and marks around the edges and spine, and visible wear along the lower front edge. Interior spiral binding present.
Book details
- Title
- Springs of Chinese Wisdom
- Authors
- Various classical Chinese thinkers
- Publisher
- Herder and Herder
- Published
- 1971
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Miniature illustrated boards with internal spiral binding
- Edition
- 1971 Herder and Herder English language illustrated miniature edition
- Subjects
- Chinese philosophy; Confucianism; Taoism; Wisdom quotations; Asian thought
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, GIFT BOOKS, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: 1970S, A014, ASIAN PHILOSOPHY, B0122, BOOKS, CHINESE PHILOSOPHY, CONFUCIANISM, CONFUCIUS, GIFT BOOKS, HERDER AND HERDER, ILLUSTRATED GIFT BOOKS, LAO TSE, MINIATURE BOOKS, NON FICTION, PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTATIONS, STOCKING FILLERS, TAOISM, VINTAGE BOOKS, WISDOM
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