This book is an important document for the study of empty words (auxiliary words), following the lineage of the "Jingzhuan Shici," a monumental work in Qing Dynasty linguistics and textual criticism. This is a first edition from the 24th year of the Jiaqing era, a period when textual criticism flourished. Product Features A book related to "Jiancang Dajia" Huang Xianzang (Huang Pilie): This is an extremely high-quality woodblock edition associated with Huang Pilie (courtesy name Shaowu, pen name Raoweng, later known as Xianzang), the greatest book collector of the Qing Dynasty, renowned for his meticulous proofreading and beautiful engravings. The Essence of Textual Criticism: This book rigorously analyzes the usage of "ci" (auxiliary words and conjunctions) found in the classics and the works of various philosophers. It is a research book that serves as a "key" to accurately deciphering difficult classical texts. First Edition from the 24th Year of Jiaqing: This is a rare, antique book, over 200 years old, with the original feel of the woodblock printing from the "Jiaqing" era of the late Qing Dynasty, highly sought after by collectors and researchers. Traditional Woodblock Printing: Just by holding it, you can feel the high level of woodblock printing technology of the time and the texture of the paper. Product Details Title: Jingzhuan Bianci (Related to Jingzhuan Shici) Author: Wang Yinzhi (Main Author), Wai Xun (Proofreader) Supervision/Publisher: Qing-era Jiancang Dajia, Huang Xianzang (Huang Pilie) First Edition Year: 24th year of Jiaqing (1819) Language: Chinese (Classical Chinese, Woodblock Edition) Genre: Philology, Phonology, Classics, Old Books [Condition] This is a valuable old book that has survived for over two hundred years. There may be discoloration of the paper due to aging, some rubbing, and insect damage, but it is recommended for those who prioritize its historical value in retaining its original form. Please check the images for details. #JingzhuanBianci #WangYinzhi #HuangPilie #HuangXianzang #Jiaqing #QingDynasty #OldBooks #TextualCriticism #Philology #ChineseClassics #RareBooks #JapaneseBooks #ClassicalChinese