THE WISDOM OF THE CHINESE - THEIR PHILOSOPHY IN SAYINGS AND PROVERBS
by Brown, Brian
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About This Item
Edited with an introduction by Brian Borwn and a preface by Ly Hoi Sang. NY 1924 4th. Brentanos. Hardcover octavo. Frontis portrait. 208p. Good. Orange speckled boards with black cloth spine. Boards a bit worn; black cloth a bit faded; binding secure; hinges not cracked in or out; no owner marks. .
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- Title
- THE WISDOM OF THE CHINESE - THEIR PHILOSOPHY IN SAYINGS AND PROVERBS
- Author
- Brown, Brian
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- china culture philosophy proverbs
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