CHINESE BUDDHIST MONASTERIES. Their plan and its function as a setting for Buddhist monastic life by PRIP - MOLLER, J - 1937

Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 1967. Second Edition. Hardcover. Folio, 396 pages; VG; quarter bound in gray buckram, blue cloth boards, gilt titling to spine; housed in a VG beige paper-covered slipcase; ; very mild rubbing and wear; ownership name on ffep; black and white photographic illustrations throughout, some color illustrations, two folding plans bound in with bound glassine guards, and four large folding plans in rear pocket; shelved above case 4. 1331394. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Hong Kong University Press, 1967. Hardcover. Near Fine. ARCHITECTURE Books CollectableDanish architect Johannes Pripp-Moller first traveled to China in 1921, commissioned to work on projects for missionary societies by the Circle of Architects, a Christian professional society. He later devoted himself to the study of Buddhist monasteries, both the architectural and social structures. His extensive travels through China from 1929 to 1933 resulted in this monumental work, originally published in 1937. 396 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., map, plans (some col.), ports. ; 39 cm. quarter bound in grey buckram, blue cloth boards, gilt titling to spine. two folding plans bound in with bound glassine guards, and four large folding plans in rear pocket. Second Edition (originally 1937) 4 folded sheets of plans in pocket. Buddhist temples -- China Buddhist monasticism and religious orders -- China SCARCE and BEAUTIFUL Note: Exceptionally large and very heavy book, which will incur additional shipping charges… Read More

Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 1982. July 1982, Third Impression of the historic 1937 Copenhagen Edition (the second edition was published in 1967). FINE . Handsome leather bound hardcover: clean, totally unmarked, firmly bound and complete with all plates and inserts. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs of Buddhist monasteries and monks, sculpture, clothing, ceremonial artifacts and more. There are many architectural plans and drawings, one full color plate, two color drawings, four 2-color ordination certificates, a 2-color map and two tissue-guarded fold-out diagrams. Additionally, four large folding plans printed on heavy paper are inserted into a pocket affixed to the inside rear cover. The book includes Tables of Plates and Sketches, Index and Chronology. Richly bound in dark blue morocco leather boards with tan morocco leather spine. Calligraphic gilt stamping on front cover, title gilt stamped on spine. Pages clean and supple; very slight foxing to outer edges,… Read More

Hong Kong University Press. Collectible - Good. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 1982. Third impression of the 1937 edition. Folio tan quarter buckram with dark blue Morocco boards, gilt lettering. Profusely illustrated with black and white photographs of Buddhist monstaries, monks and ceremonial artifacts. There are numerous diagrams, drawings, plates and plans, 4 of which are large, fold-out and housed in a rear pocket. Good book. There is a 10.5" vertical scratch where the buckram and leather meet on the front board. There are a couple of light scrapes to the rear board and some fraying to the upper rear corner. The textblock edges are lightly foxed. There is a bookplate to the front pastedown. (buddhist temples, monasticism, religious orders, china) Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Copenhagen: G.E.C. Gads Forlag; London: Oxford University Press, 1937. 1st ed. Hardcover. Very Good. black and white photos (1 double-page), sketches and plans (2 folding in text plus 4 folding plans in cover pocket), a few colow or partial color illutrations, index (8), 396p. Original vellum-backed blue boards (with tiny vellum corners peeking out). 39 cm. Modest cover soiling and wear (heaviest on vellum portions). Narrow waterstreak on front cover and a nARROW WATER STAIN ALONG EDGE OF UPPER OUTER CORNER OF BACK COVER. Small oval stamp (ownership?) blacked out on front free endpaper.

Copenhagen & London 1937, Gads Forlag & Oxford University. 3/4 Vellum spine over green boards, large folio, 29 x 39.5 cm., bright clean solid, 396p., 4 large pocket plans, index chronology,365 fine full page photos. !RARE! FIRST EDITION A STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: A major illustrated reference and scholarly resource for Buddhist: monasteries, priests, architecture, ritual objects, altars, statues and sculptures. * LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: This work contains some 363 plans in color & b.w., many maps, priests, robes & costumes, Chinese character footnotes text in English, with some in both English and Chinese, hermits, some shown with primitive but highly effective martial arts for self-defense, monks &c. Wonderful rural settings for many temples, with superbly designed gardens, cremation ovens, funeral rites, monk students, pilgrims accommodations &c. * This work covers the typical Buddhist monastery & building history, layout, central axis, lateral groups, Hui Chu Ssu, Pao… Read More

Copenhagen: G. E. C. Gads Forlag and London: Oxford University Press, 1937. Used - Like New. 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.

Oxford University Press, 1982. Hardcover. New.

Oxford University Press, 1982. Hardcover. New.