Chinese characters, [1794?].

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Chinese characters, [1794?].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702176535

Volume containing manuscript and printed items relating to the historical development of Chinese characters and calligraphy, probably compiled by the antiquary Francis Douce. Includes a text "on certain old Pitjes" "translated by Francis Douce, Esq.," accompanied by examples of the Chinese characters and an explanation of them in Dutch; twenty leaves of engravings of Chinese characters of varying ages; and a set of engravings of "Chinese antiquities."

1 v. (ca. 50 p.) ; 29 x 20 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Douce, Francis, 1757-1834

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English author and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Isaac d'Israeli, 1822 May 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270522642 Francis Douce (1757-1834) was an antiquary and collector. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography . From the guide to the Oriental manuscripts of Francis Douce, c. 1st century B.C.-18th century, (University of Oxford, Department of Oriental Collections, Bodleian Library) ...