The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
by Wilhelm, Richard; Baynes, Cary; Jung, Carl
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Pantheon Books / Bollingen Series XIX, 1950. First American Edition. Near Fine. First American edition, and first English language translation; first printing. Complete in two volumes, bound in publisher's black cloth stamped in gilt; lacking dust jackets and publisher's slipcase. Near Fine with light rubbing and wear to covers; previous owner name and address to front pastedown of Volume I.
The very first English-language translation of the Chinese classic text The I Ching, attributed to Fu Xi. Baynes' English rendering of Wilhelm's German translation continues to be widely read today. With an introduction by eminent psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140941402
- Title
- The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
- Author
- Wilhelm, Richard; Baynes, Cary; Jung, Carl
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Pantheon Books / Bollingen Series XIX
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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