[China] Legge, James. Zhu shi jiao zheng Hua Ying si shu

(The Four Books, Chinese Classics: Great Learning; Doctrine of the Mean; Analects; Mencius). (Shanghai, Shang wu yin shu guan, ca. 1870). Chinese ed., (1),298,378, p., printed on Chinese paper w. fold. sheets, Contemp. cloth binding, 8vo.

Occas. foxing, binding worn. Early Chinese ed. of the first vol. of James Legge's translation of The Chinese Classics. *Legge, a Scottish missionary and sinologist, is best known for his authoritative English translations of the Chinese classics. His work played a significant role in shaping Western interpretations of Chinese philosphy and continues to serve as a key reference for the study of Confucianism.