Description
Vols. 4, 5 and 11 (of 12).
by Ssu-ma, Kuang, 1019-1086; Grosier, abbe (Jean Baptiste Gabriel Alexandre), 1743-1823; Deshauterayes, Michel Ange Andre Le Roux, 1724-1795; Mailla, Joseph-Anne-Marie de Moyriac de, 1669-1748; Chu, Hsi, 1130-1200
Paris, Pierres et Clousier; 1777-80
Translated from Tong-Kien-Kang-Mou.
Published by Mr. Abbe Grosier, and directed by Mr. Le Roux des Hautesrayes, Advisor-Reader to the King, Professor of Arabic at the Royal College of France, His Majesty's Interpreter for Oriental Languages.
Size 8 by 10"
With 2 folding tables.
Original leather binding with gilt coat of arms to the both covers
3 volumes of the original edition of the first complete history of China in a European language.
Very good interior condition, some wear of the bindings.
Text in French
------
- Moyriac de Mailla (1669-1748) was sent as a missionary to China in 1701.
His knowledge of the Manchurian language enabled him to translate the Tongjian gangmu into French.
The translation was completed in 1730 and sent to France in 1737; However, it remained in the library of the Lyon College for 30 years until the manuscript was published by Abbe Grosier (1743-1823).
========
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $1,199.10
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
--
Buyer's Premium
20%
1777 GENERAL HISTORY of CHINA by Moyriac de Mailla 3 VOLUMES antique in FRENCH
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
Starting Price
$600
LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection
Vetted auction houses
Secure, online bidding
Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings
Dedicated support when you need it
Shipping & Pickup DetailsItem located in: Pennsylvania, US $25 Shipping in the US
See More Items From This Jasper52 Seller
See More Items From This Jasper52 Seller
Ways to Pay on LiveAuctioneers
Wire Transfer (Bank Payment)
Meet the Auction House
10516
4.5
54551
Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 23, 2026 1:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
![1632 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique Old & New Testament LONDON - ROBERT BARKER: Title: 1632 BIBLE in ENGLISH antique Old & New Testament LONDON - ROBERT BARKER Description: Bible [English]. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New: Newly translated out of the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/418424/232778390_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779394858&width=181)
![1852 OUR SUE: HER MOTTO and ITS USES by UNCLE FRANK antique AMERICAN: Title: 1852 OUR SUE: HER MOTTO and ITS USES by UNCLE FRANK antique AMERICAN Description: OUR SUE: HER MOTTO and ITS USES by UNCLE FRANK Boston; [1852] Size 5 by 6" 156 pp Original embossed cloth ,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/418424/232778391_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779394858&width=181)
Related Items
$1,200
$950
$1,000
$150
![Five 17th-century volumes on Classical Rome: Heading: [Classics] Title: Five eighteenth-century volumes by Classical Roman authors or on Roman history Date Range: 1741-1790 Description: Group with three titles by Roman authors (Seneca, Persius,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/983/412569/231418797_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777699910&width=181)
$250
$570
![Five eighteenth-century books in English: Heading: [English Printing] Title: Five eighteenth-century books in English Date Range: 1718-1798 Group Details: 5 volumes. Comprises: [Joseph Addison]. Remarks on Several Parts of Italy, &c. in the Y](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/983/412569/231418810_1_x.jpg?height=181&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777699910&width=181)
$200
A$400
$50
A$350
$350
$50
(2 bids)TOP