Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture, 2 Volumes, South India, Lower Dravidadesa
by Meister, Michael (editor)
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
Delhi: American Institute of Indian Studies and Oxford Univ Press, 1983. Book. Illus. by Profuse Photos and Architectural Drawings. Fine. Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A definitive study of South India Temple architecture. One volume is exclusively photos with text to explain them. The thicker volume is text and architectural renderings. Pages 303 andxvi, 361. Very clean and tight inside and out. The dustjackets have some wear and closed tears that have been repaired on the verso. A fine set of two volumes..
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009209
- Title
- Encyclopaedia of Indian Temple Architecture, 2 Volumes, South India, Lower Dravidadesa
- Author
- Meister, Michael (editor)
- Illustrator
- Profuse Photos and Architectural Drawings
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- American Institute of Indian Studies and Oxford Univ Press
- Place of Publication
- Delhi
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Keywords
- Architecture, Indian Temples, Indian Temple Architecture, South Asia
- Bookseller catalogs
- Religion; Art;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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