The antiquity of China, or An historical essay : endeavouring a probability that the language of the empire of China is the primitive language spoken through the whole world before the confusion of Babel. Wherein the customs and manners of the Chineans are presented, and ancient and modern authors consulted with. With a large map of the country / By John Webb of Butleigh.

  • Webb, John, 1611-1672.
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The antiquity of China, or An historical essay : endeavouring a probability that the language of the empire of China is the primitive language spoken through the whole world before the confusion of Babel. Wherein the customs and manners of the Chineans are presented, and ancient and modern authors consulted with. With a large map of the country / By John Webb of Butleigh. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London : Printed for Obadiah Blagrave ..., 1678.

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212 pages, 2 ll. (last blank) : folded map ; 17 cm (8vo)

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Wing W1201.
ESTC R230814
Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), W1201

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A reissue, with new title-page and without the dedication, of the first edition published in 1669 under title: An historical essay, endeavouring a probability that the language of the empire of China is the primitive language.
Signatures: 1 leaf unsigned, B-O⁸, P⁴.
Title within double line border.
Copy 1 Note: Publisher's list at end (10 ll.).

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