(The Tao Te Ching) The Speculations of "Old Philosopher" Lau-Tsze, Translated from the Chinese
London: Trubner & Co., 1868. First English-language edition of the Tao Te Ching. Presentation copy inscribed "Mr. Joseph Collier with the author's compliments," presumably by Chalmers, penned on front free endpaper. Additional penciled note "Presented to [D.C.?] Collier." Good+ with chipping and cracking at ends of somewhat sunned spine, light..... More