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Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 1967. Second Edition. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 39cm x 29cm. [xiii], 396 pages, illustrations (some colour, some folding), four 53cm x 73cm plan illustrations folded in pocket at rear. Cloth, no slipcase. A labour of love originally published in 1937 by Danish architect Johannes Prip-Moller (1889-1943). Thoroughly researched and illustrated throughout with photographs, floor plans, and architectural illustrations, this tome is still regarded as the definitive work on the subject and provides invaluable insight into Chinese Buddhist monastic life. Minor handling wear and very minor foxing. Small bump to tail of lowest leaves. Shipped Weight: 4.4 kilos. BZDB407 Architecture; Religion & Theology::Buddhism; Countries::Asia::China; Religion & Theology. Unbranded J. Prip-Moller Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and its Function as a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life
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Copenhagen: G.E.C. Gads Forlag; London: Oxford University Press, 1937. 1st ed. Hardcover. Very Good. black and white photos (1 double-page), sketches and plans (2 folding in text plus 4 folding plans in cover pocket), a few colow or partial color illutrations, index (8), 396p. Original vellum-backed blue boards (with tiny vellum corners peeking out). 39 cm. Modest cover soiling and wear (heaviest on vellum portions). Narrow waterstreak on front cover and a nARROW WATER STAIN ALONG EDGE OF UPPER OUTER CORNER OF BACK COVER. Small oval stamp (ownership?) blacked out on front free endpaper.
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CHINESE BUDDHIST MONASTERIES: Their Plan and its Function as a Setting for Buddh
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Copenhagen & London 1937, Gads Forlag & Oxford University. 3/4 Vellum spine over green boards, large folio, 29 x 39.5 cm., bright clean solid, 396p., 4 large pocket plans, index chronology,365 fine full page photos. !RARE! FIRST EDITION A STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: A major illustrated reference and scholarly resource for Buddhist: monasteries, priests, architecture, ritual objects, altars, statues and sculptures. * LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: This work contains some 363 plans in color & b.w., many maps, priests, robes & costumes, Chinese character footnotes text in English, with some in both English and Chinese, hermits, some shown with primitive but highly effective martial arts for self-defense, monks &c. Wonderful rural settings for many temples, with superbly designed gardens, cremation ovens, funeral rites, monk students, pilgrims accommodations &c. * This work covers the typical Buddhist monastery & building history, layout, central axis, lateral groups, Hui Chu Ssu, Pao…
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Copenhagen: G. E. C. Gads Forlag and London: Oxford University Press, 1937. Used - Like New. Folio, three quarters vellum over blue paper covered boards, [12] 396 pp., profusely illustrated throughout in black & white and color. 4 folding plans in rpep pocket. Vellum gilt-stamped on spine and along front board. Inscribed by author on ffep. Boards a bit bowed with text block following on bottom outer corner. Some minor sunning to paper covering boards along top edge. Minor soiling to vellum, but still very bright with sharp gilt. Overall, a near fine copy.
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