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Buddhism: Flammarion Iconographic Guides
by Louis Frédéric; Louis Frederic; Nissim Marshall (trans)
- Used
- fine
- paperback
- First
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 2080135589
- ISBN 13
- 9782080135582
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About This Item
September 1995. First Edition (no additional printings indicated). Near Fine. Interior is pristine. Spine is square, tight and uncreased. Covers are lightly rubbed with small chip to bottom corner. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. Suitable for gifting. 358 pages.
A comprehensive introduction to three thousand manifestations of the Buddha in Asia. With the aid of abundant illustrations, this volume distinguishes each holy figure, providing clear and concise explanations of the differing names and attributes by which they are known in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, South-East Asia, China and Japan. Profusely illustrated with photographs & line drawings.
A comprehensive introduction to three thousand manifestations of the Buddha in Asia. With the aid of abundant illustrations, this volume distinguishes each holy figure, providing clear and concise explanations of the differing names and attributes by which they are known in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, South-East Asia, China and Japan. Profusely illustrated with photographs & line drawings.
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- Books of the World
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- Bookseller Inventory #
- RWARE0000000851
- Title
- Buddhism: Flammarion Iconographic Guides
- Author
- Louis Frédéric; Louis Frederic; Nissim Marshall (trans)
- Format/binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 2080135589
- ISBN 13
- 9782080135582
- Publisher
- Flammarion
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date published
- September 1995
- Keywords
- Buddhism, Buddhist, art, icons, religion, symbolism, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, Indochina, Southeast Asia
- Bookseller catalogs
- India; China; Laos; Asia; Thailand; Vietnam and the Vietnam War; Religion & Spirituality;
- Size
- 8vo
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- Countries & Cultures Asia
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Thailand
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Vietnam
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Laos
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia China
- Countries & Cultures Asia South Asia India
- History Asian History South Asia History
- History Asian History Chinese History
- Military & Military History Wars Vietnam War History / Military / Vietnam War
- Religion & Spirituality World Religions
- Food & Drink Cooking Regional & Ethnic Cooking Thai Cooking
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