Jackson Beverley Hugus David (16 results)
Language: English
Published by Ten Speed Press (edition First Edition), 2000
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.BooksRun
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£ 8.83
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
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Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.Midway Book Store (ABAA)
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£ 37.75
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 25 x 24.5 cm. 310pp. Some light creasing to the covers; nice copy overall.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.Moe's Books
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£ 45.30
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Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Some edgewear.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: A Book Preserve/ John A. Crider, Bookseller, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.A Book Preserve/ John A. Crider, Bookseller
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£ 49.07
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG+ Softcover. NO markings on pages. Ten Speed Press, 2000. [x] 310 pp. All b/w illus.; photos. 8.0 x 8.O in. Pre-publication review copy; smaller than published hardcover trade edition.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: LEFT COAST BOOKS, Santa Maria, CA, U.S.A.LEFT COAST BOOKS
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st. ix, 310 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Stated First printing. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "Ladder to the clouds is the first comprehensive book on the intriguing and little known subject of Chinese service rankings. It is a fascinating e…xploration of Chinese customs and rituals, many of which are still practiced in China today. It also offers a thorough analysis of the symbols, styles, and techniques used in mandarin rank squares, along with the most complete information for their identification to date." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: PART ONE; Author's preface; Tradition dictates all in the life of a child; City life and the spirit world; Kites soar along with hopes for the future; Climbing the ladder to the clouds; One ascends the ladder, one falls; Bibliography; PART TWO; An introduction to Mandarin squares; Ming summary; Other rank badges; Examinations; Ch'ing introduction; Sun disk; Identifying birds; Identifying animals; Chinese symbology; Evolution of Ch'ing dynasty squares; Deceptive and nobles' badges; Bibliography; Index. Size: 8vo. Collectible.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.True Oak Books
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Condition: Used - Good
£ 75.48
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Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition; First Printing. 9.57 X 0.78 X 9.82 inches; 310 pages; color and B&W illustrations. Minor shelf wear on the covers. Light bumps on spine's extremities. Light residue stain on the back cover (something like candle wax on a spot). Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No m…arkings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
- Hardcover
Seller: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, AustraliaBook Grocer
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Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Beverly Jackson Format:…Hardback Number of Pages: 256 NOW IN PAPERBACK!For 13 centuries, throughout China male recruits studied diligently for a long series of grueling examinations in hopes of achieving the civil rank that would enable them to serve the emperor of China. For the fortunate few who passed these exams there were nine possible ranks, each identified by a square badge of finely woven kesi, embroidery, or brocade. Now available in paperback, LADDER TO THE CLOUDS offers a thorough analysis of symbols, styles, and techniques used in mandarin square ranks, along with the most complete information for their identification to date.An exploration of Chinese symbols and customs, many of which are still practiced today.Includes vintage photographs and detailed descriptions, photos, and illustrations.Finalist for the 2000 Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Award. "From the Trade Paperback edition.". Hardback.
- Softcover
- Signed
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.Book Alley
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£ 75.49
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Signed inscription by Hugus to title page. Light wear to wraps overall; small nick to heel of spine. Sticker remainder to rear cover. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore since 1992.
- Hardcover
Seller: DeckleEdge LLC, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.DeckleEdge LLC
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Condition: Like New.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Superbbooks, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Superbbooks
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Unmarked PAGES And DUST JACKET And BINDING In LIGHTLY USED CONDITION. Hardback. Not ex-library or facsimile reprint. Published/printed by Ten Speed, 1999. Approximately 10 X 10. 310 pages.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: 3rd St. Books, Lees Summit, MO, U.S.A.3rd St. Books
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£ 90.59
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good, clean, tight condition - collector's "fine" in "fine" jacket. First printing. Jacket in mylar cover. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged.
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- First Edition
Seller: Solvang Book Company, Lompoc, CA, U.S.A.Solvang Book Company
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Jacket is rubbed and edge worn with some curl to head and foot of front panel. Board corners lightly worn along with head and foot of spine. Head of spine bumped affecting binding and jacket. Short inscription inked to front free end-paper. Binding f…irm, unmarked copy.
- Hardcover
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.BennettBooksLtd
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£ 102.82
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hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.
- Softcover
Seller: Greenworld Books, arlington, TX, U.S.A.Greenworld Books
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£ 108.13
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Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.
- Hardcover
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.Griffin Books
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£ 120.79
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. As new clean tight and bright oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
Published by Ten Speed Press 1999, 1999
- Hardcover
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New ZealandHard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd.
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Condition: Used
£ 67.41
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Add to basketSquare imperial octavo, purple heavy boards, gilt lettering to spine, patterned/printed eps, frontispiece, x + 310pp, illus, VG (light scuffing to extrems, s chafing to boards, sl tanning & foxing to page egdes, moderate foxing to prelims & terminals) in d/w, VG+ (in plastic protective cover- easily removed if desired, sl creasi…ng to edges).
