Avadanas (4 results)

Paris, Duprat, 1859. Small 8vo. All three volumes bound together in one very nice contemporary brown diced half calf with raised bands, gilt lines, and gilt title to spine. Slight wear to extremities, and with a bit of wear, but overall very nice. Tight and fresh. Also internally very nice, clean, and fresh, with a bit of light brownspotting to some leaves. Printed on good, heavy paper. XX, 240 VIII, 251, (1)" (2), 272 pp. All half-titles present, including the first, which has Julien's printed endorsement-signature (in Roman letters as well as Chinese characters), ensuring that it is not one of the counterfeit-editions. Exceedingly scarce first edition of Julien?s seminal translation of Avadanas, the canonical Buddhist tales of past virtuous deeds, events, and lives, constituting the first translations into any European language of more than 100 of these seminal tales. Stanislas Julien (1797-1873) was one of the most respected French sinologists and the leading European scholar of China during the 19th century. His publications revolutionized the study of Buddhism in the West and made accessible for the first time many of the foundational Buddhist works. This first edition of ?Les Avadânas: Contes et Apologues Indiens Inconnus Jusqu?a ce jour? (The Avadanas, Indian Tales and Fables, Hitherto Unknown) from 1859 includes three volumes of tales and fables translated by Julien from Chinese translations of Sanskrit texts and some from Chinese originals: 112 Indian fables (Vols. 1-2) and 14 original Chinese tales, 4 Chinese poetical texts, and 3 short stories. Julien explains in the preface: ?I found, in a Chinese Encyclopedia, the Indian Tales and Fables that I offer to the public today [?].? (p. (VII)) ?Among the twelve sections of Buddhist books, there is one called Pi-yu, ?Comparisons or Similarities?, in Sanskrit Avâdanas. Moreover, all the pieces that follow are taken either from Indian collections bearing precisely the same name, or from Buddhist works composed in Sanskrit, where they appear under the same title." (pp. (VII) - VIII). Julien lists his sources (pp. VIII-XII), stating that the 200 works are preserved in the large collection of Buddhist booksprinted in Péking, in Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan and adds that these are also particularly valuable, seeing that today it would probably be impossible to find most of the original Sanskrit texts. Additionally, ?with the exception of three or four? the tales in the present volume ?are not found in the collections of Indian tales and fables printed to date in various languages.? (pp. XII-XIV). "One will find at the end of this volume several pieces of original character, which will provide in advance an idea of the taste and spirit that prevail in purely Chinese fables. I have added to this an interesting explanation of these poems and new Chinese (tales).? (pp. XV-XVI).

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1859 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 271 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 271.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 783 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 783 Language: san.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Sanskrit. Language: Sanskrit. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1902. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Sanskrit, Pages: - 780, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 780 780.