Clifton Talbot (60 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Fortune Telling by Japanese Swords: From an old Manuscript. Book.

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Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

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Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Published. With Fifty-four illustrations and a accordian map.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This travelogue takes readers on a fascinating journey through the eastern world, with a particular focus on the Isles of Penance. It also includes accounts of orchid gathering, making for an informative and entertaining read. A must-read for travel enthusiasts interested in the beauty and culture of the East.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This travelogue takes readers on a fascinating journey through the eastern world, with a particular focus on the Isles of Penance. It also includes accounts of orchid gathering, making for an informative and entertaining read. A must-read for travel enthusiasts interested in the beauty and culture of the East.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating travelogue invites readers on an enchanting orchid pilgrimage through remote Eastern isles. The author, an intrepid explorer, embarked on a botanical expedition with her husband, a renowned orchid enthusiast, to seek out rare and exotic blooms in uncharted territories. Their journey takes them to Burma and beyond, where they encounter diverse cultures, witness ancient traditions, and delve into the mystical world of orchids. Along the way, they encounter fascinating characters, including a Burmese scholar who shares insights on Buddhism and the role of asceticism. The book explores the historical and literary significance of orchids, weaving together personal experiences, cultural observations, and botanical knowledge. Through its vivid descriptions and thought-provoking reflections, this book unveils the beauty and significance of orchids, showcasing their captivating allure and the profound impact they have had on human imagination throughout history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Gebunden. Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Pilgrims to the Isles of Penance: Orchid Gathering in the EastMonet, the great French impressionist, painted a series of fifteen pictures, the subject of each Of which was two haystacks. Each time he portrayed.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. 320 pages. Including maps and illustrations. Purple cloth with gilt titling at spine, cloth with light rubbing/edgewear, light bumping to corners. Spine square. Binding sound. Interior clean, pages lightly toned, text unmarked. No jacket, if issued; stored and sold protected in plastic dust wrapper.…

Condition: Good. 1911 Slightly worn. Two pages have been cut badley leaving small creased flap at one corner. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Shows some signs of wear but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. 1st 1905 108pp Printed for private circulation by John Lane, The Bodley Head. Illustrated. Red boards with Japanese rising sun foiled in gilt. Boards quite faded but gilt intact except for blemish to on one of the sun's rays. Top edge gilt, rough cut page edges. Slight knocks to top and tail of spine and corners. Overall G+. Inscribed, signed and dated 1904 by the author on half title page. This work, translated by John Talbot Clifton (1868-1928), collects together "two or three books on fortune telling by swords" which Clifton discovered "while wandering in Japan." Short preface followed by 52 full page plates depicting sword idiosyncrasies and their divinatory meanings. Scarce. Inscribed by Author(s). …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ein Buch ueber die Vorhersagung von guten und schlechten Lebensgeschicken anhand der Klingen japanischer Schwerter. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Tall hardback, 9 x 5.5 inches. Purple cloth with gilt lettering to spine. In good condition. Cloth faded on spine and edges of boards, some rubbing marks to boars, rubbing to edges and corners. Endpapers tanned, ex-library bookplate to front (no other stamps or marks). Mild foxing to prelims and inside pages. Plates clean and bright. Else a clean and tight copy. 320pp. Illustrated with 54 B&W photo plates and a folding map.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 320, 48 leaves of plates (some folded). Original publisher's burgundy cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Slight rubbing and mottling to covers with faint foxing to preliminaries, otherwise very good indeed. Excellent condition.…