From RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since June 19, 1997
About this Item
Washington 1895, GPO. Blue cloth, very good, pp.669-747, complete monograph, 52 b.w. photos, solid copy original wrs. bound in. FIRST EDITION S C A R C E A classic study, which has withstood time & criticism. Proven & respected, this early anthropological, artistic & ethnology is an insight to the dark & unknown Tibetan people and has been a classic study for over 100+ years now. * This study was done under the auspices of the Smithsonian, and is quite well documented by use of the Museum's famous and great Tibetan artifacts collection. Covers the origin of the name "Tibet," limits, history of its civilization derived from Tibetan and Chinese sources, character of the country and people, organization, consanguineal, political, industrial, glossary, dress, personal adornment, weapons, transportation, monetary system, mediums of exchange, printing, writing, time reckoning, medical knowledge, birth, marriage, death, religion, Lamas, religious architecture, religious objects &c. * PHOTOS SHOW: Ethnic objects shown are: bronzes, weapons, dress, necklaces, ceremonial items, clothing &c. Highly useful and valuable reference source, very reliable authoritative work, a classic ! * A primary source and essential reference for any serious Tibetan collector. This work was produced in a small edition for the museum. * Scans can be sent by email. Seller Inventory # 85164501
Bibliographic Details
Title: NOTES ON THE ETHNOLOGY OF TIBET. Based on ...
Store Description
*** ALL ORDERS REQUIRE PREPAYMENT BEFORE WE CAN SHIP ***
The cost of shipping depends on destination and weight and method of shipping. Costs listed are a 'general guideline' and do not reflect ACTUAL COSTS. We reserve the right to adjust shipping, insurance, registry and signature required fees according to current rates.
.
Orders usually ship within 2-4 business days after payment. The average shipping cited is for a book weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy, oversized and of a certain value we will inform you of the actual price to ship, insure and signature required.
.
DOMESTIC: Shipping is by U.S. Postal Service, media or other services at your choice, at our chioce
insurance, registry & or signature may be required.
Fedex is avaliable please inquire with your choice of shipping speed. Insurance, signature required,
based on value, at our choice, fees apply.
*
INTERNATIONAL: All books go by U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Air mail, unless you request Fedex.
Fedex is available, your choioce of speed and service, at our option, we add insurance & signature required, fees apply.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
