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Paris 1855, Poussieilgue-Rusand. Full green leather, covers chipped,bit worn, contents good but heavy-minor foxing,2 vol set, 555p., 3 folding maps, appendices, French text. R A R E Consisting of his letters from 1506-1558 documenting his journey from Portugual & Europe via India, Ceylon, Malacca, Cochin-China,with a major section on Japan. Covers 1549-1551 visit to Cangoxima, commentaries on all facets of the Japan- ese language, culture, religion. Return to Malacca & work there. Covers all of his many voyages to S.E. Asia & Japan, contains his original letters herein printed in French. Also recorded is the Jan.-April 1552 visit to China & Japan, the placemenet of many missionaries in those countries. Xavier was a clerk for the Society of Jesus and took for his life's work the evangelization of foreign fields. He had preached in Ceylon & India,pioneered the Spice Islands & was drawn to newly opened Japan. The Lord of Satsuma wanted missioners to be sent to Kyushu, Xavier… Read More

Paris 1782, Moutard. Half calf over blue boards, 2 vol. set: 432+272p., indices, French text,1 tiny worm hole first 40+p. vol. 1, else both vols. clean, solid, 10 folding copper etc- hed maps & plates, original binding. FIRST EDITION COMPLETE Viscount de Pierre Marie Francois Pages, was a French explorer, he was born in Toulouse in 1748 & died in 1793 on Santo Domingo. * This is a famous and important circum-navigation work. The first volume begins with the great explorer voyage as he left France bound for the New World and arrived in [America] New Orleans in 1767, proceeded into the Red River to Natchitoches and on to Nacogdoches passing through Texas to San Antonio. He turned his travel South into Mexico, then pointed his vessel Westward thereby sailing across the great Pacific ocean through the Marianas and Philippine islands, South to the East Indies, visiting Batavia and then to Southern India. From there he continued his historic voyage up the forbidding Persian Gulf, even visiting… Read More

New York [1954], Harper. Black cloth spine over red cloth, very good, 283p., appendix, dj. THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED & INSCRIBED COPY Centuries-old traditions and customs crumbled during the lifetime of this extraordinary woman who tells here the vivid storyof her life in the old and the new Korea. Christ- ian missions played a very large part in her development. She was educated in America, & lived there for a long time. .

[New York] 1951, Archives Chinese Art. An extracted article, pp.39-54, 12 b.w. photos, original article, A-4 size, very clean, in new wrappers. FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION OF 450 COPIES . *** **** *** . . THE TEN BAMBOO IS WORLD'S & CHINA'S FIRST . . . COLOR PRINTED BOOK . . . THE FIRST EDITION WAS PRINTED IN 1633 . * An excellent scholarly & illustrated article on the Shi-chu-chai Shu Hua P'u [The Ten Bamboo Hall Studio]. . Covers the editions, variants, dating, charts, chronology and other useful reference information. * This was issued in a Limited Edition of 450 Only Copies. * .

[Kyoto 1934, Yahankai]. Yellow silk covered Chitsu,42 plates 11 color, 31 b.w., loose portfolio, complete, 39.5 x 51 cm., title page, list of plates, introduction, + additional text stitched bound book. FIRST & ONLY RARE DELUXE EDITION . . *** **** *** . . BUSON MEIGA FU: ALBUM OF FAMOUS PAINTINGS BY BUSON. . * WHO WAS BUSON [1716-83]: . "BUSON was a celebrated Japanese Nanga style painter and poet who combined his talents. He was also a well known and famous painter during his lifetime and made his living as a painter. . Born in Settsu, his father probably a rich farmer. At age 22 went to Edo, studied Haiku under Hayano Hajin. After his master's death in 1742, he led a vagabond life until he settled in the small village of Yosa in 1754 where he took his name. . During this period he was influenced by the great Chinese painter Shen Nan-pin & other Chinese painters and the works of Hanabusa Itcho. Later he worked in Kyoto & was recognized with Okyo as one of the two leading Kyoto… Read More

Pasadena [1988], Norton Simon. Stiff color wrs., very good, 76p., many color & b.w. photos, 2 maps. An anthology of writings: Pal's: NORTON SIMON & ASIAN ART. J. Leoshko: BUDDHIST ART OF NORTHER INDIA. J. Dye III: HINDU SCULPTURE OF NORTHERN INDIA. V. Dehejia:SOUTHERN INDIAN ART. R. Fisher: ART FROM THE HIMALAYAS. Pal: ART FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA. Scholarly articles by leading exponents. .

Los Angeles [1987], L.A.C.M.A. Stiff wrs., very good, tall, small folio,124p., bibliography, 84 color & b.w. photos. The AUTHOR'S SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY This monographic work is devoted to the terra-cotta figures from India, Indonesia, Nepal, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thai- land, & Pakistan. Also covers the fertility figures & symbo- ls, divine forms & sacred objects, animals & composite crea- tures, objects with human forms. Very useful reference work. .

Albuquerque 1998, Albuquerque Museum. Stiff color wrs., very good,large size 25 x 30.5 cm., 284p., glossary, bibliography many color & b.w. photos, many period photographs. An anthology of writings to enhance this exhibition catalog. Covers a brief historical chronology of Tibet. By Pal: Realm of the human masters, Buddha Sakyamuni & Arhats, Indian mas- ters and mystics, Pontiffs, monks & adepts, divine and the mythic realm, transcendental Buddhas & Bodhisatatvas, Godd- esses, Mandalas, interactive realm, ritual and ceremonial objects. R. Thurman: TIBET: The Current Political & Human Reality. R. Sachs: Tibetan Healilng Arts. T. Norbu: TIBETANS IN A WORLD WITHOUT TIBET: A Background of Tibetan Political Events. With oral histories of Tibetan exiles relocated to New Mexico by T. Juchungtsang which includes some 10 Tibet- ans. .

New Delhi [1988], Time. Red cloth, very good, 225p., 116 color & b. w. photos, 10 b.w. figures, dj., bibliograhy, appendix, index, clean solid copy. A LIMITED FIRST EDITON OF 1500 COPIES A magnificient reference work, covers in much detail visions & visualizations, the Kadampa & Sakyapa styles. Thankas from Western Tibet, landscape tradition, the age of the Dalai Lama.This work is the first attempt since Tucci's monumental opus on Tibetan painting in 1949. A lucid & concise analysis of the styles and aesthetics of Tibetan Thankas. Emphasis on earlier styles which flourished between the 11th & 15th cen- turies, the majority of the illustrations are from hitherto unpublished Thankas. A highly useful and valuable monograph. .

Napoli 1979, Instituto Orientale. Stiff buff wrs., very good pp.253-273, 33 b.w. figures on on 18 plates. OBSCURE ARTICLE .

Richmond 1987-1988, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Stiff wrs. 2 issues of 'ARTS IN VIRGINIA' with 2 of 2 parts, complete, pp. 44-65; 6-33, 2 color, 42 b.w. photos. Excellent reference, by the leading exponent of Tibetan, In- dian and Buddhist art. Part I: covers 14-15th century Thank- as, Kadampa & Guge styles, Chinese influence, Part 2: 1600- -1900, style & aesthetic, Buddhas, placid divinities, awsome images, historical and mythical personalities. A very useful resource. .

Taipei 1991, N.P.M. Stiff color wrs., very good, tall 21 x 30 cm.,96p., Chinese text, English list of plates & introdu- ction, covers 31 superb paintings illustrated & described in much detail. A useful reference resource. .

Taipei 1976, N.P.M. Brown cloth, very good, 22 x 31 cm.,380p 201 color and b.w. photos, English & Chinese list of plates with descriptions of each. A superb resource, with two essays in both English & Chinese NINTY YEARS OF WU SCHOOL PAINTING, parts 1, 2. English fore- word. This work shows some of the best of the traditional & classic landscapes by the Wu school. Each is carefully desc- ribed and illustrated. A magnificent reference source. Color scans can be sent by email. .

Paris MDCLXX [1670], Antonio Bertier. Original old vellum, red penned title on front cover & faintly on spine, 388p.,ca 10 x 17.5 cm., very good, clean solid copy, Spanish text. FIRST EDITION Juan de Palafox Y Mendoca [1600-1659]. Per the Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan de Palafox Y Mendoca [1600-1659] ""...[was the Spanish]...Bishop of La Puebla de Los Angeles, b. at Fitero in Navarre, 24 June, 1600; d, at Osma in Spain, 1 October, 1659. He was a son of Jamie Palafox y Mendoza, Marquess of Ariza. After studying at the University of Salamanca, he was appointed to the Council of War and of the Indies at the Court of Madrid. In 1629 he renounced this dignity and was ordained priest. He accompanied Princess Mary as almoner to Germany and upon his return was consecrated Bishop of Puebla de Los Angeles, 27 December, 1839, and appointed "visitador general" of Mexico. He arrived there, June, 1640. He soon came in conflict with the Franciscans, Dominicans, and Augustinians, whose many… Read More

New York 1904, Scribners. Red cloth, very good, 362p., 26 bw photos, 3 maps. Traveling with the Japanese, this correspondent's primary observations are of value. He covers the major battles at the front, the Yalu, Hamatan, the attacks, air, Tiensuiten, life in Manchuria, Liaoyang, Kuropatkin's retreat, and the strategy of the war. Fascinating reading. Scans can be sent by email. .

New York 1904, Scribner's. Red cloth, 362p., 26 b.w. photos, 3 maps, very good copy, minor offset of pink on first few page and last 100 page margins, text clean, clean x-library copy, one book plate, spine clean, no markings, as is. Traveling with the Japanese, this correspondent's primary observations are of value. He covers the major battles at the front, the Yalu, Hamatan, the attacks, air, Tiensuiten, life in Manchuria, Liaoyang, Kuropatkin's retreat, and the strategy of the war. Fascinating reading. Scans can be sent by email. .

[Soochow 1976, Soochow Jl. of Humanaties]. Stiff yellow wrs. very good, reprinted article from March issue, 21p., English text. A scholarly article covers China: Secularist thought as a National Weapon, missionaries an unresolved dychotomy, secu- larization of Christianity. Korea: timing and the American Largess, forging traditional links: Shamanizing the Christ- ian faith, Japan's irresistable power: and the failure to infiltrate tradition. .

Shanghai n.d. ca 1930-40, Pan. A stiff white trade card,text in both English & Chinese, printed one side only, 10 x 7 cm. very clean, with 2 illustrations, obscure item. This is a fascinating card. . Not only is Mr. Pan a skilled wood carver of rose wood furniture and inlaid items, he also worked on carved picture frames, sculptures and "also painting done honestly and true prices asked. If any fault is found in the articles sold they may be returned within seven days unless damaged meanwhile. Every article marked at fixed price CLOSED SUNDAYS" Mr. Pan was a Christian and went to church on Sunday, therefore he was closed ! . Selling items at a fixed price in China was rare. Being closed on Sunday was a firm indication that Mr. Pan was a Christian, and an ethical business man. This is an exceptional person. Hitherto no Chinese sellers marked prices on anything, and prices were subject to the whim of the seller. No, not Mr. Pan, he had learned his Christian attitudes well and surely… Read More

[Hong Kong 1993], Form Asia. Black cloth, very good, dj., tall 26 x 36 cm., co-author was Trea Wiltshire, 86p., 26p. essays, about 86 pages of fine black & white photographs of 'types' of Chinese with a good paragraph of description. This excellent work captures in images, the exact look and feel of Hong Kong in the 1960's. The rickshaw was still in common use, American military men visited Hong Kong for R&R and dropped U.S. dollars in the millions, supporting a good percentage of Hong Kong. This work shows a photo of every familiar type of resident, and describes each. A very poign- ant view to a by-gone era, fondly remembered by all. .

Boston [1990], Little. Black cloth spine over yellow, dj., very good, 408p., notes, index, bibliography. FIRST EDITION Tycoons in Hong Kong & America, seamen in Liverpool, coolies in Peru & S. Africa, gold seekers in California & Australia, secret societies in San Francisco & Bangkok, traders in Man- ila & Singapore, restaurateurs in Paris & Manhattan-these are some of the people portrayed in this fasinating book,the first detailed study of the Chinese diaspora, the most wide- spread, varied and prolonged series of migrations by one nation. A look at why emigrants left China, how their disp- rsal was shaped & stimulated by the commercial ambitions of Imperial powers such as Britain & Holland, how they trans- formed raw, all-male frontier groupings they formed into complex communities organized by clan, dialect & secret society. The ways in which they were affected by the fict- ionalization of stock Chinese types into Fu Manchu & Charlie Chan. With… Read More