The Catechism of the Shamans Buddhism ; or The Laws and Regulations of the Priesthood of Buddha, in China

by Charles F. Neumann

$750 · Offered by Biblioctopus

First edition

London: Oriental Translation Fund, 1831. First Edition. First edition of the first book of Buddhism in English. Modern marbled wrappers, French folded. Fine condition 152 pages, 5 5/8 X 8 7/8 , complete with half-title and the errata sheet. Text in English accompanied by Chinese characters in the text. Fine. Item #1183 This is the first book of Buddhism in English, that is, the

• Binding: Wrappers

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