LAOZI

Laozi

6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism.

Books: 1
Editions tracked: 2
First editions: 1
Nationality: Zhou dynasty

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Earliest first editionThe Light of ChinaResearch Press, 1903 Most editions trackedTao Te Ching2 editions

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Research Press 1

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1903The Light of ChinaResearch Press

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Tao Te Ching

Laozi · first published 1903

1st Research Press1903 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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