Published by Appleton Century, 1934
Seller: Jake's Place Books, Clarksville, TN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition. No jacket, slightly musty but pages clean and spine tight. 1st Printing.
Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1929
Seller: A Squared Books (Don Dewhirst), South Lyon, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Boston, 1929; blue buckram covered boards; rebound in library binding; mild edge and corner wear; gold spine title; stamp on bottom edges of text block; 4to, 9 3/4" to 12" tall; Ex-library with typical stamps and markings; tide mark at bottom corners; interior is clean and unmarked; 221 pages.
Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1929
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. General shelf wear to cover/spine/binding. Pages are clean. Good reading copy.
Published by D. Appleton-Century company, 1934
Seller: Nevermore Rare Books, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Rare vintage 1934 1st printing of Louise Wallace Hackney's "Wing of Fame: A Novel Based on the Life of James Smithson," which is a fictionalized novel loosely based on the life of James Smithson, the British chemist, minerologist, and posthumous founder of the Smithsonian Institution. The book is overall in very good condition with some minor signs of wear and age. It comes in its original dust jacket which is also in very good condition with some tiny chips and tears and other minor wear. The jacket comes in a protective removable mylar wrapper. The actual cloth covers of the book only have some minor wear. The binding is good and sound. The interior is lightly toned from age but is mostly nice and clean, though there may be the occasional page with a light bit of foxing or grubbiness. Along with that there may be the very occasional page with some kind of minor imperfection such as a tiny chip or tear, creased page corner, etc. Generally though, it's a nice copy. The book measures approximately 7 3/4 inches by 5 1/4 inches and is 296 pages long.
Hardcover. Quarto Hardcover. Bound in green cloth with gilt titles and design. xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. VG-. Spine toned and titles are almost completely obscured. Small stain to front cover. Otherwise clean and unmarked.
Language: English
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1927
Seller: Bad Animal, Santa Cruz, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927. Quarto. Hardcover without a dust jacket. First edition. Spine is faded. Previous owner's gift inscription to the first end paper. A few pages within the text block have light marginalia in pencil. Good.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025698819 ISBN 13: 9781025698816
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Guide-Posts to Chinese Painting' serves as an illuminating introduction to the profound world of Chinese visual arts. Written with the intent to bridge the gap between Western audiences and Eastern aesthetics, Louise Wallace Hackney provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual and philosophical foundations that define Chinese painting. The work explores the various schools of thought, the evolution of styles across dynasties, and the symbolic significance of nature, particularly in landscape art.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025693434 ISBN 13: 9781025693439
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Guide-Posts to Chinese Painting' serves as an illuminating introduction to the profound world of Chinese visual arts. Written with the intent to bridge the gap between Western audiences and Eastern aesthetics, Louise Wallace Hackney provides a comprehensive overview of the spiritual and philosophical foundations that define Chinese painting. The work explores the various schools of thought, the evolution of styles across dynasties, and the symbolic significance of nature, particularly in landscape art.
Published by D. Appleton-Century Co, New York, 1934
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Van Deusen dustjacket art. Novel based on the life of James Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C. Very Good-Near Fine, light stain at lower spine end, in Very Good dustjacket, small light stain at top spine end, nickel sized chip at top rear spine edge, rear flap corners chipped.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025698819 ISBN 13: 9781025698816
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025698819 ISBN 13: 9781025698816
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 28.32
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 282. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 282.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 284. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 284.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025693434 ISBN 13: 9781025693439
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Published by Oxford, 1940
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library. Complete with illustrations.
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1940
Seller: M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT Est.1899, ABA, ILAB, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. XVI+279pp. Numerous plates , some folding LARGE FOLIO. Insignificant wear to head and tail of spine. A VERY GOOD , CLEAN AND FRESH COPY. Heavy item.
Published by London Oxford University Press 1940, 1940
Seller: Buddenbrooks, Inc., Newburyport, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Illustrated with 56 collotype plates, 48 concerning paintings and represented by 36 full-page monochrome plates, 3 full-page color plates, 7 manifold monochrome plates, and 2 manifold color plates. The remaining plates are composed of 5 full-page plates of calligraphy, and 3 full-page plates of seals. The multi-folding plates, provide the opportunity to view an entire painted scroll or long painting. Title-page printed in red and black. 72 paintings from pre-T'ang times into the Ch'ing dynasty are discussed. Each painting is described and the translation of its seals and inscriptions provided. Large Folio (15.25" x 11.5"), publisher's original green polished buckram cloth, the spine lettered in gilt, the upper cover with gilt decoration of a Chinese seal. xvi, 279 + plates pp. A fine copy, especially clean and bright, the binding very strong and showing virtually no wear, though with the mark of a cup which at some time was placed on the upper cover. The Supplement is in fine condition as well. FIRST EDITION, SCARCE. The Moore collection contains extraordinary illustrations from some of them most important painters and calligraphers in the long history of Chinese art. The subject matter of the book is traversed by the authors of the volume with scholarship and taste, their text being accompanied by the fine illustrations, most of them in monochrome and some in colour. The authors are full and illuminating in their descriptions, their biographical and bibliographical contributions along with their treatment of the inscriptions and seals. The reason for bringing the inscriptions and seals into the foreground is because "calligraphy has long been considered a major art by the Chinese who frequently valued the inscription on a painting as highly, or even more highly, than the painting itself. A number of the scrolls depicted have inscriptions which certify their authenticity and are also the calligraphy of famous scholars. These contain many valuable comments on the technique of painting and statements of historical and biographical importance. The seals on the scrolls are not only works of art in themselves, but are important as a record of the painting or as an expression of appreciation of it." The painters represented come from various dynasties in their noblest estate, painters eloquent of the great virtues of the school--a peculiar magic in the interpretation of nature, felicity in composition and linear aspect. The plates provide well the Chinese ideas of beauty and style. R. Cortissoz.
Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1940
Seller: Antiquarian Bookshop, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. xvi, 279 pages; Contents clean and secure in original publisher's green cloth binding with gilt lettering at spine and front board in original dustjacket with edgewear and missing one inch strip at top of spine and upper right corner of front panel (3 x 3 x 5). The Chinese personal seal of Mrs. Moore reproduced on the title-page in red. Separately issued 10 page printed Supplement laid-in, which covers the painting "Distinguished Scholars Feast Before Parting" by Shen Chou (1427-1509) - a painting added to the Collection too late to be included in the first edition of the book. Letterpress printed in Great Britain at the University Press in Oxford by John Johnson, Printer to the University. Plates printed in the United States of America by Arthur Jaffe, New York. Paper made in the United States of America by the Worthy Paper Company Associates West Springfield, Massachusetts." The catalogue treats 72 paintings from pre-T'ang times into the Ch'ing dynasty. The volume begins with an Introduction and a general description of the collection. These are followed by a description of each painting and the translation of its seals and inscriptions. Fifty-one are described in full with translations of all inscriptions, together with readings and identification of all seals. The inscriptions and seals are addressed by Dr. Lin Yutang. The remaining are described more briefly in a supplement. There are 52 reproductions of paintings, of which five are in colour. There are also five plates of calligraphy and three plates containing 115 seals. There is also a section of brief, but useful biographical notes Chinese characters are dealt with in an Index to Chinese Names, Words, Terms, and Seals written by Mr. Hsuge K. Pao. In several instances the scroll paintings are reproduced in their entirety, on long sheets folded to conform with the book's format, which is very large. The final section is devoted entirely to seals (reproduced) and to biographical notes, a bibliography and an index to Chinese names, words, terms and seals. [NYT, 1942]. Very large, heavy volume, additional shipping.
Published by Oxford University Press, London; New York; Toronto, 1941
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: g+ to vg. First edition. Folio (15 1/4 x 12"). XVI, 279, [1]pp (Text), [56] leaves (Plates); 10pp (Supplement). Original gilt-stamped olive cloth, with gold lettering to spine. Title page with printed Chinese seal in red. A printed 10-page supplement published in 1941 laid in at rear. "The volume begins with an Introduction and a general description of the collection. These are followed by a description of each painting and the translation of its seals and inscriptions. At the end of the book is a chapter on seals, their carving and use, together with the photographic reproduction of 115 seals and a key with their translation and the identification of their owners, and Biographical Notes on the painters, commentators, poets, and seal-owners connected with the paintings. There are also an Index of Chinese names, words, terms and seals, with their Chinese characters, and English Indexes of proper names, seals (in translation), and miscellanea, covering such subjects as calligraphy, its styles and use as an art form; discussion of paper and silk, and of signatures; duties of officials, legends and stories connected with the paintings; paintings, ancestral, animals, birds, flowers and plants, religious subjects, and their use on special occasions and for special purposes, symbols and symbolism; technique, brush strokes, materials used and preparation of, and methods used for Buddhist paintings, buildings, flowers, etc, and by individual painters" (from the publishers). Of the 56 collotype plates featured in this work, 48 deal with paintings and are composed of 36 full-page monochrome plates, 3 full-page color plates, 7 manifold monochrome plates, and 2 manifold color plates. The remaining plates are composed of 5 full-page plates of calligraphy, and 3 full-page plates of seals. The paintings in the collection date from pre-T'ang times to the Ch'ing Dynasty, some of them among the greatest Chinese paintings known. Among them are the great landscape by Hsia Küei, and such recorded paintings as "An Assembly of Birds on a Willow Bank," attributed to Huang Ch'üan; "Snow, River, and Returning Boat," by Emperor Hui Tsung; "An Orchid in Autumn," by Chêng Ssu-hsiao; "Mountains and Water," by Mi Fei; "A White Prunus in Blossom," by Wang Mien, etc. Minor to moderate shelf wear. Binding in overall good+, interior in very good condition.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025693434 ISBN 13: 9781025693439
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 39.71
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand.
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Seller: Fahrenheit 451 Antiquarian Booksellers, Nieuwerbrug, Netherlands
London etc., Oxford University Press, 1940, XVI,279; 10 (Supplement) pag., 56 (3 col.) collotype plates (of which 9 manifolding (2 col.), original gilt green cloth, folio (39x30,7 cm.). - Endpapers w. traces of long-gone insects; owner's entry. Very good copy. = Very rare. Including the 10-page supplement, which was published in 1941. "The volume begins with an Introduction and a general description of the collection. These are followed by a description of each painting and the translation of its seals and inscriptions. At the end of the book is a chapter on seals, their carving and use, together with the photographic reproduction of 115 seals and a key with their translation and the identification of their owners, and Biographical Notes on the Painters, commentators, poets, and seal-owners connected with the paintings. There are also an Index of Chinese names, words, terms and seals, with their Chinese characters, and English Indexes of proper names, seals (in translation), and miscellanea, covering such subjects as calligraphy, its styles and use as an art form; discussion of paper and silk, and of signatures; duties of officials, legends and stories connected with the paintings; paintings, ancestral, animals, birds, flowers and plants, religious subjects, and their use on special occasions and for special purposes, symbols and symbolism; technique, brush strokes, materials used and preparation of, and methods used for Buddhist paintings, buildings, flowers, etc, and by individual painters" (from the publishers).The paintings in the collection date from pre-T'ang times to the Ch'ing Dynasty, some of them among the greatest Chinese paintings known. Among them are the great landscape by Hsia Küei, and such recorded paintings as "An Assembly of Birds on a Willow Bank," attributed to Huang Ch'üan; "Snow, River, and Returning Boat," by Emperor Hui Tsung; "An Orchid in Autumn," by Chêng Ssu-hsiao; "Mountains and Water," by Mi Fei; "A White Prunus in Blossom," by Wang Mien, etc.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 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: 602 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: 602 Melitz, Leo, 1855-1927,Salinger, Richard,Hackney, Louise Wallace, ed.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 1921. 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: - English, Pages: - 602, 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. 602 602.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. 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: - English, Pages:- 286, 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. 286 286.