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[Classics] Legge, James. The Chinese Classics. 8 volumes. Oxford, 1865-72, 1893, 1895. 4to. Original brown cloth, gilt spines. Volumes I and II are Second Edition, revised. The remaining volumes are First editions.Condition: Very good. Minor rubbing to edges of boards, some chipping to spines.Provenance: From the library of George B. Smyth, former president of Foochow College in China.

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8 vols. Legge. The Chinese Classics.

Name: 8 vols. Legge. The Chinese Classics.
SKU: 140615958
Price: 550 USD
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