Wilman Grabowska (18 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. No publication date. Book plate on inside of front cover. Black and white images inside. Introduction by Paul-Louis Couchoud. Book has 15 plates in color and 354 other illustrations. 'Until our present day the gods of vast Asia have remained all but unknown to the cultured European.' 0.…

Condition: New. pp. 480.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 460 pp. Original red paper covered boards w/ gilt title on brown cloth spine. Binding very bright and clean. Spine ends slightly bumped. Previous bookseller's (?) label to top corner of front blank endpaper. DJ moderately soiled w/ light edge wear. Small crease to bottom corner of front flap. Illust. w/ 354 b/w pictures, and 16 full-page four-colour plates. Contents nice. …

Condition: New. pp. 480.

Condition: New. pp. 480.

Hardcover. Condition: New. This classic work contains detailed descriptions and explanations of the mythologies of practically all regions of Asia by scholars like J. Hackin, Clement Huart, Raymonde Linossier, H. de Wilman-Grabowska, Charles-Henri Marchal, Henri Maspero and Serge Eliseev. It is a wonderful read for anybody who is not acquainted with the various mythologies of Asia. The mythologies covered are those of Persia (Parsi mythology), Kafirs (a non-muslim sect of Afghanistan), Indian Buddhists, Brahmanical, Tibet, Indo-China and Java, modern China and Japan.…

Condition: New. pp. 480.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789390729098.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Undated Crescent Books hardback reprint, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with minor signs of age, handling and storage - dj slightly rubbed to edges with short repaired tear to rear upper lh corner; red boards, with contrasting brown cloth spine, clean and crisp. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read; no annotations or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. This book weighs over 1kg. Not an old library book. Photograph available.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Asiatic Mythology is a great pioneer work and contains a detailed description and explanation of the mythologies of all the great nations of Asia by scholars like J. Hackin, Clement Huart, Raymonde Linossier, H. de Wilman-Grabowska, Charles-Henri Marchal, Henri Maspero and Serge Eliseev. The mythologies discussed here are that of Persia (Parsi mythology), Kafirs (a non-muslim sect of Afghanistan), Buddhism in India, Brahmanic Mythology, Lamaism, Mythology of Indo-China and Java, Mythology of modern China and the mythology of Japan. These sections are brought together, translated, illustrated with 16 plates and 354 monochromes, and equipped with an index, is most copious and useful. Each section recounts the wonderful myths and stories and explains the accompanying art. Though written by experts, the book is clear, explicit, and easy to read. It is both historical and explanatory. The history and evolution of the various religions, sects, and mythologies are outlined. The myths are retold and fully explained. The mythological personages are identified. This book is a wonderful read for anybody who is or is not acquainted with the various mythologies.…

Condition: New. pp. 484 354 Figures, 369 Illus. (15 Col.).

Condition: New. pp. 484.

Condition: New. pp. 484 Index.

Buckram. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. First American Edition. Moss green buckram, lettered in gilt. Mildly sunned along spine panel and over portions of both covers, with a few minor surface marks to cover cloth. Text block edges somewhat toned by age. Firm binding, clean and unmarked interior. First American edition, from British plates. 460 pp., copiously illustrated w/ 15 color plates, 354 other illus. A highly influential publication on its initial release, the gold-standard on Eastern mythology until the work of Joseph Campbell and others supplanted it. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Book.…

460 pp including index, quarto, coloured plates, b&w photographic and line illustrations, fore-edge mildly foxed, d/j covered in clear laminate, else very good copy in like, illustrated d/j.

GREEN CLOTH. Condition: FAIR. ASSUMED FIRST EDITION. (CA: 1932) UNDATED POSSIBLE FIRST EDITION.460 PP., 15 COLOUR PLATES & 354 ILLUSTRATIONS, FRONT HINGE VERY WEAK, OTHERWISE CLEAN GOOD COPY. NO INK, ETC. GOLD GILT LETTERING ON FRONT COVER AND SPINE. Size: FOLIO.

26 x 33, 432 pp., 15 planches en couleurs, 23 planches en N/B, 10 culs-de-lampe, 17 bandeaux, très nombreuses figures, reliure d'édition large dos cuir (dorures et décor à froid), tête dorée plats illustrés très bon état (sauf coins légèrement émoussés). Bel exemplaire avec une demi-reliure cuir en parfait état.…

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon état. Avant-propos par Paul Louis Couchoud. In-4 demi-chagrin à coins 33 cm sur 26. Dos à quatre faux nerfs aux titre et motif dorés et autres motifs estampés en noir, plats illustrés en noir, blanc, jaune et marron par Boris Grosser divinités en frise. Gardes blanches au motif végétal en noir et rose. Tranche de tête dorée. Très nombreuses figures, 7 gravures, 10 culs de lampe, 17 bandeaux, 23 planches hors-texte en noir, 15 planches hors-texte en couleurs. Coins émoussés, gouttière irrégulière, quelques rousseurs. 432 pages. Bon état d'occasion. Poids sans emballage : 2640 grammes. Toutes rédigées par des esprits de premier ordre, les contributions que cet ouvrage réunit concourent à un même but, fort bien exposé dans l'enthousiaste avant-propos : faire connaître au public européen les mythologies asiatiques dont il a besoin, du fait de l'unification matérielle du monde. Servi par une très belle iconographie, l'ouvrage est autant un témoignage encore aujourd'hui une riche source d'informations. Toutes rédigées par des esprits de premier ordre, les contributions que cet ouvrage réunit concourent à un même but, fort bien exposé dans l'enthousiaste avant-propos : faire connaître au public européen les mythologies asiatiques dont il a besoin, du fait de l'unification matérielle du monde. Servi par une très belle iconographie, l'ouvrage est autant un témoignage encore aujourd'hui une riche source d'informations. in-4°.…