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8vo, hardcover in dj, pp.308
195421425Philadelphia, The American Philosophical Society, 1954. 4°. (2),138 S., mit Abbildungen. Orig.-Karton.
1954X75710Philadelphia, The American Philosophical Society 1954-1957-1961 complete in 3 volumes: 138 + 164 + 117pp. with 4 maps and 8 figures, 30cm., original 1954-1961-edition, in the series "Transactions of the American Philosophical Society. New series" vol.44 part 1 & vol.47 part 1 & vol.51 part 3, signed by the author, formerly belonged to a Scheut library (with some stamps), few handwritten annotations, softcover (some use), good condition, [Louis Schram, 1883-1971, was a Scheut missionary from Bruges (Belgium); this historical and sociological study of a people of mixed Mongol and Turkish origin in a frontier region of Northwest China is based on studies and notes made by the author during a residence of more than ten years among them], [contains: Part I: Their origin, history and social organization. Part II: Their religious life. Part III: Records of the Monguor clans; history of the Monguors in Huangchung and the chronicles of the Lu family. Added: fragile and slightly damaged handwritten map (probably drawn by the author himself) entitled "Carte du Kansou[] aborigènes fan dzen et autres qui en dépendent (dressée par le gouvernement chinois en 1891)"], X75710
1954027760PHILADELPHIA 1954 The American Philosophical Society Soft cover
2006Q-1932771921Earth Aware Editions 2006-10-15. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Earth Aware Editions hardcover
1925026965Kalinpong 1925 Gegen (Gergan) Dorje Tharchin Hardcover 1st Edition
8vo., Second Impression, with 2 full-page maps in the text, page-edges browning; blue cloth, a bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter chipped at head and tail of backstrip. Published in the same month as the first edition. The harrowing account of a young Polish officer's captivity under the Russians, and his eventual break for freedom from Siberia across the Gobi to Tibet.
London, John Murray, 1972, in-16, tela editoriale con sovraccoperta, pp. XI, [1], 174.
1966027891Roma 1966 Instituto Italiano per il medio ed estremo oriente Soft cover
272773Wiesbaden: Reichert 2021. 266 S., 7 Abb. Ln. *neuwertig* Among the so-called learned and accomplished masters of Tibet?s ?long 15th century?, the First Karma ?phrin las pa stands out as influential commentator on Saraha?s Doh?, great poet, and key figure in the rise of Central Tibetan block printing workshops. This book aims to present a historical investigation of his life and works in the context of his time, clarifying his spiritual roles and titles. Sources are Tibetan hagiographies about Karma ?phrin las pa and all his available writings (including their colophons), along with genealogies, letters, instructions, religious chronicles, and life narratives of some of his contemporaries. Unter den sogenannten gelehrten und vollendeten Meistern Tibets des ?langen 15. Jahrhunderts? nimmt der Erste Karma ?phrin las pa eine herausragende Stellung ein. Er ist bekannt als ein großer Dichter, einflussreicher Kommentator von Saraha?s Doh? und zentrale Gestalt für die Entwicklung der Blockdruckkultur in Zentraltibet. Das Buch präsentiert eine historische Untersuchung des Lebens und der Schriften des Karma ?phrin las pa im Kontext seiner Zeit unter Klärung seiner spirituellen Rollen und Titel. Als Quellen werden tibetische Hagiographien zu seiner Person herangezogen, die Gesamtheit seiner verfügbaren Werke (inklusive der Kolophone), Genealogien, Briefe, Unterweisungen, religiöse Chroniken sowie die Lebensbeschreibungen einiger Zeitgenossen.
180 pages. Bibliography. References. Index. "Focuses on the topography, environment, historical development, buildings, and townscape of old Lhasa. Introduces future plans and issues concerning the safeguarding of Lhasa's historical townscape in the face of urban development. Includes 25 new maps never before published, satellite photos, historical maps and photos, watercolours, information on old buildings, and many new colour photos." - dust jacket. Dust jacket attractive in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Average wear and usual library markings to book bound in scarlet cloth with hinges taped. A worthy reference copy. Book
1967027334Copenhagen 1967 The national museum of Denmark Soft cover
1929028048London 1929 John Long Hardcover
253pp. 25 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
191359889Cambridge: At the University Press 1913. Tall 8vo. xii 283 1 pp. including 1 pp. of publisher’s ads. Photo frontisp. 39 plates 5 maps 4 large folding. Blue-green publisher’s cloth gilt lettering on spine minor shelfwear slight rubbing to head & foot of spine wear to lower corners rear inner hinge just starting still VG bright copy w/ ownership markings on front pastedown removed bookplate on rear pastedown. First edition of this classic work recounting the author’s journey from Shanghai to Tibet collecting plants and specimens through Western China and southeast Asia. He discovered many species unknown in Europe and the Americas including the Tibetan Blue Poppy introduced their seeds to many botanical gardens and details such adventures as swinging across a bottomless gorge on a cable of twisted bamboo avoiding impending avalanches and more. At the University Press, hardcover
1977028099Roma 1977 Istituto Italiano per il medio ed estremo oriente Soft cover
1954551895Bandra, Bombay: Fernandes. 1954. XVI, 159 S. ; 73 Abb. ; 1 Karte. 22,5 cm. Zustand: Gut gering gebräunt (Innen); Schnitt oben gering angestaubt; Einband Außen hat geringe Gebrauchsspuren; Schutzumschlag hat Mängel - gemeint ist hier mehr als leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Halbleinen (Roter Leinen)
Pages 73-112. Features: Cover illustration of Rudyard Kipling - veteran of English letters, Port of Empire, and a master of fiction; Photo of FDR's neutrality declaration; Six photos illustrate widespread havoc left in the wake of recent 90 mph winds, including the wrecked scenic railway at Ramsgate; Two pages of prominent photos document the diamond Jubilee of His Highness the Maharaja Gaekwar - a prince brought from obscurity to rule Baroda; Two pages of photos illustrate the Union Jack flying on the Abyssinian frontier - The Somaliland Camel Corps in British Somaliland; Page of reproductions of paintings hitherto unknown in Tibet - the art of Ajanta; A path along which Buddhism spread from India - page of photos illustrating Signor Tucci's latest expedition to Tibet; Six photos describe modern life and ancient legend in Tibet - a complicated exploration; Five photos of a Bull "Derby" in the island of Madura - Malay cattle breeders who drive their beasts in races; Book review of "Miracles and Adventures", by M. A. St. Clair Stobart; Article on the discovery of oscillating electrical circuits; Page of illustrations explain how electric oscillation is used in wireless and medical work; One page photo portrait of H.R.H. Prince Edward of Kent returning to London from Sandringham; Photo of the latest addition to the German Navy, the "Admiral Graf Von Spee"; Photo of HMS "Apollo"; The Italo-Abyssinian War - six photos; Page of photos of British and French warships in port and at sea; Centrefold aerial photo of Kenilworth Castle; Photo of grand birthday party for general Goering in the Berlin State Opera House; Photo of new high-speed German airliner, the "He.111" adopted by Lufthansa; The abbey's Chatham effigy cleaned - the "Eagle Face" modelled from life by Mrs. Wright; Photos of personalities of the week include Samuel Begg, Hugh Ruttledge, Samuel Rothafel ("Roxy"), Percy Thomas, John Gilbert, the Aga Khan, Malcolm Macdonald, Ramsay MacDonald, coal industry negotiators, and the "retirement" of Yehudi Menuhin at tea with members of his family; Light on the "Dark Age" of the northern Sudan - Nubian tombs containing art relics and signs of slave-sacrifice at a master's burial - remarkable discoveries at Firka; Page of photos of Wilhelm Backhaus in concert; one page Johnnie Walker ad shows three people at bar; Halfpage photo- illustrated ad for the Rover "Fourteen" Streamline Coupe; Colourful Dewar's ad on back cover features flu bugs cowering at sight of man in busy rainy street holding bottle of whisky; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
Pages 225-264. Features: Cover photos of dramatic Paris rioting and street-fighting; Twelve dramatic photos of Paris street-fighting and its aftermath; Photo of the French "National" cabinet; Photo of Monte Carlo were gold sovereigns and dollars are now used instead of counters on a gaming table; Great photo of M. Martenot and his very early version of an electronic piano; Two photos of the first Munich carnival procession under Nazi hospices Two pages of photos entitled Government "Coup D'état"in Austria - military action against the socialist in Vienna and Linz; Lovely photo of exquisite Irish gold work believed to date from about 700 BC - a magnificent collar; large colour self-portrait by Richard Parkes Bonington; Page of photos of French royalists - there exiled "King", their leaders, and their newspaper; Review of the book "The Book of the Greyhound", by Edward C. Ash; Two pages of photos of wild dogs from around the world; Two pages of photos document the family tree of a new breed of "Boar-Hound", created through German experiments; Fantastic centrefold photo illustrates the courage of "Papa Gastounet" - the veteran statesman in his car in the midst of the crowd on his arrival in Paris to form a national government; Fascinating photos and text describe unknown monasteries of mysterious Tibet visited during a recent journey by the Royal Academy of Italy Expedition; Page of photos illustrates reptile skins and some fashions made from them; Chinese porcelain; Photos of great fissures in the earth in Bihar, India, caused by an earthquake; Interesting page of illustrations explains precautions against Thames pollution - testing water drift with floats; Photos of personalities of the week include Capt. B. E. Miles, Lieutenant Commander R. L. Tufnell, the signers of the Balkan Pact, Washington Singer, Dr. Bernard Hollander, Douglas Freshfield, the Maharajah of Darbhanga, Mary Duchess of Hamilton, Gen. Sir Percy Radcliffe, the young king of Afghanistan Zahir Shah, the constituent Council of the United Ireland party, and Mr. Gillie Potter at the Oxford Union; Nice one page De Reszke cigarette ad; and more. One page loose but present. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy vintage copy. Magazine
Features/Photos: Rare 2-page colour Senior Service cigarette ad; London's traffic problems; Russia raises the curtain on her aircraft and missiles; Triumphant week for R.A.C. Rally winners and Arkle... but a rugged one for jockeys and Etonians; The Men who are challenging Gen. De Gaulle; Sensational photo from Mt. Hermon Academy, Massachusetts, USA... Football game continues while science block burns just outside stadium!; My plan for Rhodesia - Sir Edgar Whitehead; Chinese Craftsmanship in Jade and Porcelain; The Art Patron of Merseyside; A Gold Treasure from the realm of Nestor; Hello Dolly in Drury Lane; Treasures from Tibet on show in London. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Magazine
Pages 273-312. Features: Nice colour-illustrated ad for Arthur Guinness, Son & Co.Ltd. features Pelicans; Five pages of photos of horrific flood damage to North Devon, West Somerset and Lymouth; The marriage of Mr. Anthony Eden to Miss Clarissa Spencer Churchill; Six photos of Chinese occupation in Tibet; Two-page photo montage of 22 performers at the Edinburgh Festibal of Music and Drama; Six photos from Fiji where homage was paid to the memory of the late King George VI by local people; The Tragedy of the Gouffre Lepineux, the world's deepest cave - four photos and an illustration related to the death of spelunker M. Marcel Loubens; Aerial centerfold photo of Lynmouth flood devastation; Important discoveries at Nimrud, including the great frieze of Assur-Nassir-Pal; Cyril Falls writes of his experience aboard the S.S. United States; Interesting article on stoats; Six photos of the opening ceremonies of the Sixth Edinburgh Festival; Photos of personalities of the week, includingMr. Anthony Eden and his bride, formerly Miss Clarissa Spencer Churchill; Photos of Eva Peron's funeral processions; Channel swimmers Victor Birkett and Kathleen Mayo; *Beautiful* colour-illustrated ad for New Berry Fruits by Meltis Ltd. inside back cover; Classy colour ad on back cover for the Hooper four-door sports saloon, design No. 8294, on Bentley; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
196023005Rutland etc., Tuttle, 1960. 4°, XXXI, 131 Seiten. mit farbigem Titelbild und zahlreichen Abbildungen in Kupfertiefdruck, meist auf Tafeln. Illustrierter Orig.Halbleinen mit Seidenbezügen, Goldprägung und OSU im Orig.Schuber.
1960EEzz4870Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Tuttle (1960). 4°. XXXI, 131 S., 2 Farbtafeln sowie zahlr. Abb. im Text u. auf Tafeln, OLn. mit OUmschl. eingerissen. In englischer Sprache. Mit Bibliographie und Register.
1959121770Rutland: Tuttel 1959. XXXI,131 S., sehr zahlr. Taf. Lit.verz. Reg. 4° HLn.. *Einband lichtrandig*.
1988X71660New York, Hacker Art Books 1988 xxxi + 131pp. + plates out-of-text, 32cm., revised edition, cloth, VG, X71660
