Tokyo. 遞信省通信局.[Teishinshō Tsūshinkyoku]. 明治三十九1906. Bilingual (English and Japanese) early 20th century postal regulations as agreed between the Minister of State for Communications of Empire of Japan, 山縣 伊三郎 [Yamagata Isaburō], and the Postmaster General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Austin Chapman. 18 + 11pp, in wrappers, including 16 articles in..... More

London. Edward Stanford, 1904. 1st Edition. Large detailed coloured map backed on linen in 32 panels detailing the geographical location of the Russo-Japanese War. Unfolded the map measures 83.3 x 113.3cm, and when folded - 21.5 x 15.5cm. Housed in its original binder of cloth covered boards, the paper title..... More

New York. Harry N. Abrams. 1998. Plan, colour photographic illustrations, 256pp, appendix, bibliography, index, hardback, dustjacket, 31 x 26cm, very good copy. In this book, Behl captures, by the use of long exposure, some of the finest works of Buddhist art in the Ajanta Caves. (When referring to this item..... More

Munbai. Marg. 2010. Map, colour photographic illustrations, 164pp, index, hardback, dustjacket, 31.5 x 25cm, very good copy. This book shows artistic heritage of Lo people, (the people of Mustang) of Nepal. Includes chapters on their architecture, painting and sculpture as well as some on restoration work. (When referring to this..... More

New Jersey. Grantha. 1993. Colour and black and white photographic illustrations, appendix, glossaries, bibliography, 288pp, hardback, dustjacket, 31 x 24.5cm, very good copy. This book was published to accompany an exhibition held at the Asia Society in New York. It examines loose sculptures from north Indian medieval temples within their..... More

London. Serindia. 1999. Colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 354pp, glossary, list of Tibetan terms, bibliography, index, hardback, dustjacket slight fading to spine, 31 x 24cm., very good copy. Buddhists believe that the wrathful spirits represent inherent qualities of our own, and that meditating on them can transmute the..... More

東京 [Tokyo]. 日本伝統工芸展運営委員会. [Nihon Dento Kogeiten Uneiiinkai]. 平成7[1995]. Colour photographic illustrations, 208 + 15pp, paperback, 25 x 21.5cm, Japanese and English text, very good copy. This 1995 catalogue showcases award winning works in traditional Japanese art crafts, such as ceramics, textiles, wood craft, japan work, metal work, doll crafts and..... More

Hong Kong. Macmillan. 1983. Black and white photographic illustrations, 183pp, a close tear dustjacket reverse repaired by archival tape, light foxing dustjacket, a prior owner's neat inscription half title, good. 28.3 x 22.2cm. A portrait of colonial life in Hong Kong between the wars. (When referring to this item please..... More

London. Serindia. 1997. Maps, colour photographic Illustrations, glossary, bibliography, index, 276pp, hardback, dustjacket, 31 x 24cm, very good copy. This book was published in conjunction with an exhibition held in Vienna between 1997 and 1998 on Bhutan and its people and culture. (When referring to this item please quote stockid..... More

London. Thames and Hudson. n.d. (c.1967). Reprint. Map, colour and black and white illustrations, notes, 112pp, hardback, dustjacket, 26.5 x 22.5cm, endpapers a trifle foxed, very good copy. Discusses various aspects of Mongol painting and is accompained by numerous plates. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 170512). More

Bombay. Marg. 1995? Colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 152pp, hadback, dustjacket, 33.5 x 25cm, very good copy. The book provides comprehensive information on a large Mughal paintings, "Princes of the House of Timur", which was acquired by the British Museum in 1913. A collection of papers from the..... More

北京.[Beijing]. 缪晓春.[Miao Xiaochun]. 1994. Exhibition catalogue, [9pp], appendix, minor rubbing covers, good in original wrappers. Text in Chinese. 23.9x 25.5cm. Miao Xiaochun's solo exhibition was held in Beijing and Shanghai in October and November1994. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 169654). More

[Sydney]. 阿仙. Ah Xian. 2000. Colour plates, black and white illustrations, 63pp, chronology, spine little faded, minor wear overall very good in paperback. Text in traditional Chinese and English. 21 x 14.8cm. Ah Xian (1960 - ), self-taught Chinese artist who has been a professional artist since 1980. His porcelain..... More