Julien, Stanislas

Syntaxe nouvelle de la langue chinoise fondée sur la position des mots suivie de deux traités sur les particules et les principaux termes de grammaire, d'une table des idiotismes, de fables, de légendes, et d'apologies

Paris: Librairie de Maisonneuve, 1869-1870. 2 volumes in one, large 8vo, pp. x, [2], 422; [6], v, [3], 435, [1] (blank), [2] (ads); titles and half titles printed in red and black; contemporary blue morocco-backed marbled boards, gilt spine; edges a bit worn, a few scratches to leather; contemporary owner's small rubber stamp on title page, else interior about fine. The French orientalist's last major work, Syntax nouvelle would remain the standard Chinese grammar for many years (see the Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th ed.). Item #44432

Price: $600.00