Mong Dsi (Mong Ko)

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Jena: E. Diederichs Verlag, 1921. First Edition (presumed; no prior editions or printings cited). Octavo with unique ochre yellow and dark gray boards, frontispiece; 209 pp., 22 cm . Very good(+) to about near fine; minor edgewear to boards, light tone to front cover, very mild bumping to spine top and tail; pages toned. . Hardcover.Handsome German art-deco inspired binding. A superlative example of book design. Authoied by esteemend Sinologist Richard Wilhelm, known for his much-respected translation of the I-Ching published by Bollingen in English. Contains "Chinesischer originaltitel der ersten auflage." Relevant newspaper clipping in German laid in at rear. | Confucianism, Sacred books, Philosophy Show more