Chinese Rank Badges: Symbols of Power, Wealth, and Intellect in the Ming and Qing Dynasties by Hugus, David - 2022-01-11

Ten Speed, 1999. Hardcover. Fine/Very good. Light edgewear.

Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1999. Hardcover. 310p., 10.25x10.25 inches, illustrated profusely with b&w and color photographs, very good first printing in like dj with an old price sticker on the rear panel.

Ten Speed Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 1999. ix, 310 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Stated First printing. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "Ladder to the clouds is the first comprehensive book on the intriguing and little known subject of Chinese service rankings. It is a fascinating exploration of Chinese customs and rituals, many of which are still practiced in China today. It also offers a thorough analysis of the symbols, styles, and techniques used in mandarin rank squares, along with the most complete information for their identification to date." - Publisher. CONTENTS: PART ONE; Author's preface; Tradition dictates all in the life of a child; City life and the spirit world; Kites soar along with hopes for the future; Climbing the ladder to the clouds; One ascends the ladder, one falls; Bibliography; PART TWO; An introduction to Mandarin squares; Ming summary; Other rank badges;… Read More

PN. New. 1982. Reprint Edition. Soft Cover. Date is copyright date; this is a later reprint edition .

PN. New. 1973. Reprint Edition. Soft Cover. Date is copyright date; this is a later reprint edition .

PN. New. 1973. Reprint Edition. Soft Cover. Date is copyright date; this is a later reprint edition .

Hong Kong: Arts of Asia Publications Ltd., 2011. Book. Very Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 148 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: Asian Art in London 2010; Eskenazi Limited - London gallery celebrates fifty years; The portrayal of life in a splendid age - Qianlong emperor's imperial seals; Power and Clothing - Imperial Chinese robes from the forbidden city; Evolution of Yongzheng rank badges; Inheritance and Innovation - an archaeological perspective of Qin culture; Korean traditional ceramics; India's fabled city - the art of courtly Lucknow; The Silk Road in history and pre-history; Book Review; and more. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

PN. New. 1973. Soft Cover. Date is original print. This is a reprint edition. .

Ten Speed Press, 2000-02-01. Hardcover. Like New. 10x1x10. As new clean tight and bright oversized and overweight. Please email for photos.