TRANSLATIONS FROM THE CHINESE; by Arthur Waley / Illustrated by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge
by Waley, Arthur
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1941. First Edition Thus. Pictorial cloth. Near Fine. Cyrus Leroy Baldridge. Quarto (10 7/8" x 7 1/4" x 1 5/8"), orange pictorial cloth with black label/gold lettering and figure of Chinese sage flying on a crane on front cover, Preface by Arthur Waley, illustrated by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge, [xx] + 325 pages + [1] blank + [2] Colophon. Slipcase. Weight: 3 lbs. 1 oz. Solid copy with bright paper and illustrations. No previous marks. Slipcase is solid but with some edgewear.<br /> <br /> Arthur Waley was a prominent and highly respected scholar and translator of important ancient Chinese texts. An excellent anthology of often overlooked Chinese pieces.<br /> <br /> Cyrus Leroy Baldridge (1889 - 1977) was a painter (known for his Southwestern desert and mountain landscapes), noted illustrator, set designer, author and adventurer.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9536
- Title
- TRANSLATIONS FROM THE CHINESE; by Arthur Waley / Illustrated by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge
- Author
- Waley, Arthur
- Illustrator
- Cyrus Leroy Baldridge
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1941
- Keywords
- Illustrated, Chinese, poems, literature, royalty, sages, wisdom, monks,
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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