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Symbols of Eternity : The Art of Landscape Painting in China
by Sullivan, Michael
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine (-)/VG (-)
- ISBN 10
- 0804710252
- ISBN 13
- 9780804710251
- Seller
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Long Beach, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1979 An introduction to the underlying philosophical ideas, the aims and achievements of the painters, and the main stages in the development of the art over nearly 2,000 years. Illustrated with 115 plates, 23 of which are in full color. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: [xiii], 205 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, frontis; small light dampstain to front lower corner limited to page edge. Cover: charcoal cloth, gilt titles spine; mild shelfwear, extrems a bit worn. DJ: unclipped, glossy black, color artwork front, white/bronze titles front/spine; moderate edge/shelfwear, small hole to front joint, extrems worn, head tattered with loss of a few letters of author's name.
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- Bookseller
- Independent Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 039416
- Title
- Symbols of Eternity : The Art of Landscape Painting in China
- Author
- Sullivan, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine (-)
- Jacket Condition
- VG (-)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0804710252
- ISBN 13
- 9780804710251
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Stanford
- Date Published
- 1979
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- Art, China, painting, landscape
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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible
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