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Sinarum philosophus, sive scientia sinensis latine exposita. Edited by Prospero Intorcetta (1626-1696), Chrétien Herdtrich (1625-1684), François de Rougemont (1624-1676), and Philippe Couplet (1623-1692). Paris: Daniel Horthemels, 1687.
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CONFUCIUS (551-479 B.C.)
Sinarum philosophus, sive scientia sinensis latine exposita. Edited by Prospero Intorcetta (1626-1696), Chrétien Herdtrich (1625-1684), François de Rougemont (1624-1676), and Philippe Couplet (1623-1692). Paris: Daniel Horthemels, 1687.
First European edition of Confucius, with a dedication to Louis XIV, preceded only by fragmentary translations. The translation was undertaken under special license from Louis XIV by members of the Jesuit Society. In addition to a translation of the three principal books of Confucius, the work includes his biography, valuable essays on Chinese history and culture, and much factual information. Brunet II, 2221; Cordier Sinica I, 1389-1393; Lust 724; Morrison 438-439; Pei-tang 1358; Pfister 326-327.
Folio (330 x 215mm). Folding engraved map, engraved portrait of Confucius (variable spotting). Contemporary vellum (endpapers renewed). Provenance: inscription erased at foot of title – Jesuit College, Poitiers (label on pastedown, ‘Bib. Coll. Pictav. S. J.’)
Sinarum philosophus, sive scientia sinensis latine exposita. Edited by Prospero Intorcetta (1626-1696), Chrétien Herdtrich (1625-1684), François de Rougemont (1624-1676), and Philippe Couplet (1623-1692). Paris: Daniel Horthemels, 1687.
First European edition of Confucius, with a dedication to Louis XIV, preceded only by fragmentary translations. The translation was undertaken under special license from Louis XIV by members of the Jesuit Society. In addition to a translation of the three principal books of Confucius, the work includes his biography, valuable essays on Chinese history and culture, and much factual information. Brunet II, 2221; Cordier Sinica I, 1389-1393; Lust 724; Morrison 438-439; Pei-tang 1358; Pfister 326-327.
Folio (330 x 215mm). Folding engraved map, engraved portrait of Confucius (variable spotting). Contemporary vellum (endpapers renewed). Provenance: inscription erased at foot of title – Jesuit College, Poitiers (label on pastedown, ‘Bib. Coll. Pictav. S. J.’)
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