Costumes of the Minority Peoples of China
by Central Academy of Ethnology
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
-
Skyway, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Binobi Publishing Company, 1982. Large book: NO international orders. A crisp, unmarked copy in full cloth binding. 245pp. Text in English and Chinese. Dust jacket has one tiny scrape. Near Fine slipcase has very slight shelf rubbing. This volume is a survey of the native costumes of the 55 minority peoples of China, including the Mongolian, Tibetan, Miao, and Uygur groups. These costumes display such techniques as embroidery, dyeing, weaving, metalwork, and leatherwork, in a wide range of colors and styles.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9" - 12" Tall.
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- Bookseller
- Turn-The-Page Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 054807
- Title
- Costumes of the Minority Peoples of China
- Author
- Central Academy of Ethnology
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Binobi Publishing Company
- Date Published
- 1982
- Size
- 4to - over 9" - 12" Ta
- Bookseller catalogs
- Needlework;
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About the Seller
Turn-The-Page Books
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About Turn-The-Page Books
Customer service is our top priority! Susan is an ALA member librarian and lifelong book collector and enthusiast. Peter has happily spent over 30 years in the used book business. Books are well packaged to prevent damage in transit.
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