Early Chinese Literature
by Watson, Burton
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About This Item
New York NY, Columbia University Press, 1962, hardcover, vii-304 pp, first edition, first printing, Very Good in Poor dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean, old price stamp on front endpaper, light spine end bumps. Dustjacket, price-clipped, rubs, edge chips and tears, scuffs to rear panel, in new Brodart sleeve. An account of Chinese writing in the fields of history, philosophy, and poetry from the Chou dynasty to the middle of the Latter Han dynasty, about 1100 B.C. to A.D. 110. Foreword by Wm. Theodore De Bary.
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- West of Eden Books
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- Early Chinese Literature
- Author
- Watson, Burton
- Book condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.
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