The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
by Wilhelm, Richard; Baynes, Cary; Jung, Carl
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Pantheon Books / Princeton University Press, 1950. First American Edition. Fine/Very Good. First American edition, and first English language translation; first printing. Complete in two volumes, bound in publisher's black cloth stamped in gilt, Near Fine with light rubbing to cloth. In Near Fine unclipped dust jackets with light rubbing and light wear at the extremities and a tear to each with a tape repair made to the blindside. In publisher's black slipcase with paper label. A nice set.
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 #
- 140942894
- Title
- The I Ching, or, Book of Changes (Bollingen Series XIX)
- Author
- Wilhelm, Richard; Baynes, Cary; Jung, Carl
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Pantheon Books / Princeton University Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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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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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...