An Explanation of the Elementary Characters of the Chinese

Published by The Scolar Press Limited, Menston, England, 1972

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A wonderful example of this scarce limited edition facsimile of Joseph Hager's 1801 study of the Chinese writing system, illustrated throughout with Chinese characters. A scarce, limited edition work. With this being no. 345 of an unknown number produced.A facsimile of the 1801 first edition of Joseph Hager's 'An Explanation of the Elementary Characters of the Chinese', edited by R. C. Alston.Illustrated throughout with facsimile leaves of the original work, including a folding plate. Collated, complete.Hager's work was an early European study of the Chinese writing system that examined the structure and origins of Chinese characters. In the publisher's original cloth covered boards. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine.

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Title
An Explanation of the Elementary Characters of the Chinese
Author
Joseph Hager; R. C. Alston [ed.]
Publisher
The Scolar Press Limited, Menston, England
Publication year
1972
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
1.5 kilograms
Dimensions
14" by 9.5"

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