{"product_id":"兩截版-孟子-孟子標論題卓解-mencius-mengzi-two-tier-edition-with-french-annotations-ca-18th-century-a-rare-specimen-of-a-chinese-two-tier-woodblock-edition","title":"【兩截版】孟子｜孟子標論題卓解 Mencius (Mengzi) — Two-Tier Edition with French Annotations, ca. 18th century | A rare specimen of a Chinese two-tier woodblock edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e著者\u003c\/span\u003e(Author)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：孟子，上元朱曉緩齋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e刊行年\u003c\/span\u003e(Publishing Date)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：ca. 18th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eページ数\u003c\/span\u003e(Pages)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：33, 30, 31, 35 leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e裝幀\u003c\/span\u003e(Binding)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThread-bound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eコンディション\u003c\/span\u003e(Condition)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eサイズ\u003c\/span\u003e(Size)\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e：27.2x16.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare Chinese two-tier woodblock edition(兩截版) of the \u003cem data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eMengzi\u003c\/em\u003e, comprising vol 4–7 of the main text in the lower register and the complete commentary \u003cem data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eMengzi Biaolun Zhuojie\u003c\/em\u003e compiled by Zhu Xiao Huanzhai of Shangyuan in the upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eThe volume is preserved in a custom-made Western-style case, the spine titled in French \u003cem data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e“Philosophe Chinois.”\u003c\/em\u003e Additional contemporary French annotations appear on a paper slip affixed to the front wrapper and on the inner lining of the case. These features strongly suggest that the book was brought to France by missionaries in the 18th century and studied in a European scholarly context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eThe two-tier layout (兩截版, literally “two-register block”) is produced by dividing a single woodblock horizontally into upper and lower registers: the lower section carries the main classical text, while the upper section provides explanatory commentary, allusions, and didactic notes intended to aid comprehension. Such a layout can also be found in vernacular fiction and drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThis copy therefore represents a particularly rare specimen of a Chinese two-tier woodblock classical edition. The presence of contemporary French annotations and European housing further makes it an excellent example of a Chinese book transmitted and studied overseas in the early modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinor loss affecting characters at the upper left corner of the first leaf; verso also torn but without loss of text. Front wrapper with a small tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor deliveries within Japan, a 10% consumption tax applies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"孟子，上元朱曉緩齋","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45339982987436,"sku":null,"price":180000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/8070\/8524\/files\/20251201-13538.jpg?v=1771396683","url":"https:\/\/senkei.co.jp\/zh\/products\/%e5%85%a9%e6%88%aa%e7%89%88-%e5%ad%9f%e5%ad%90-%e5%ad%9f%e5%ad%90%e6%a8%99%e8%ab%96%e9%a1%8c%e5%8d%93%e8%a7%a3-mencius-mengzi-two-tier-edition-with-french-annotations-ca-18th-century-a-rare-specimen-of-a-chinese-two-tier-woodblock-edition","provider":"泉溪古書店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}