Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and Its Function As a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life

Published by Copenhagen: G. E. C. Gads Forlag and London: Oxford University Press, 1937, 1937

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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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Title
Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and Its Function As a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life
Author
Prip-Moller, J.
Publisher
Copenhagen: G. E. C. Gads Forlag and London: Oxford University Press, 1937
Publication year
1937
Condition
Used-Like New
Binding
paperback
Edition
1ST.
Item weight
1.625 pounds
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