Piry (45 results)

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -line after line you draw yourself into life Sury daya means sunrise in Marathi, the language of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is there that Sister Lucy Kurien founded her first home for women who were victims of abuse and trauma in 1997. The institution MAHER (Marathi for 'House of Mothers', in the sense of 'a home'), is now an UN-registered NGO. Today, it operates around 70 interfaith homes for people in need and those seeking protection across India. During my visits to several MAHER homes in Maharashtra, I invited the women living there to draw with me in the mornings after sunrise. These were light-filled, joyful hours we spent together. For this volume in the 'duett' series, the artist Alja Piry has woven a selection of the drawings I brought back from India into a delicate, poetic narrative. It reflects the magic of drawing and invites us to trace the essence of the creative moment as we read. (Kristiane Petersmann, editor) [3/Duett is the third installment in a series of publications that combines art created by people with special needs with texts by writers. The drawings in this volume are to be understood as a collective work by the women of Maher. The selection, compilation, and accompanying text were created by the artist Alja Piry.] 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware -line after line you draw yourself into life Sury daya means sunrise in Marathi, the language of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is there that Sister Lucy Kurien founded her first home for women who were victims of abuse and trauma in 1997. The institution MAHER (Marathi for 'House of Mothers', in the sense of 'a home'), is now an UN-registered NGO. Today, it operates around 70 interfaith homes for people in need and those seeking protection across India. During my visits to several MAHER homes in Maharashtra, I invited the women living there to draw with me in the mornings after sunrise. These were light-filled, joyful hours we spent together. For this volume in the 'duett' series, the artist Alja Piry has woven a selection of the drawings I brought back from India into a delicate, poetic narrative. It reflects the magic of drawing and invites us to trace the essence of the creative moment as we read. (Kristiane Petersmann, editor) [3/Duett is the third installment in a series of publications that combines art created by people with special needs with texts by writers. The drawings in this volume are to be understood as a collective work by the women of Maher. The selection, compilation, and accompanying text were created by the artist Alja Piry.] 80 pp. Englisch.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nässe; Leichte Rillen / Abschürfungen / Risse / Knicke.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - line after line you draw yourself into life Sury daya means sunrise in Marathi, the language of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is there that Sister Lucy Kurien founded her first home for women who were victims of abuse and trauma in 1997. The institution MAHER (Marathi for 'House of Mothers', in the sense of 'a home'), is now an UN-registered NGO. Today, it operates around 70 interfaith homes for people in need and those seeking protection across India. During my visits to several MAHER homes in Maharashtra, I invited the women living there to draw with me in the mornings after sunrise. These were light-filled, joyful hours we spent together. For this volume in the 'duett' series, the artist Alja Piry has woven a selection of the drawings I brought back from India into a delicate, poetic narrative. It reflects the magic of drawing and invites us to trace the essence of the creative moment as we read. (Kristiane Petersmann, editor) [3/Duett is the third installment in a series of publications that combines art created by people with special needs with texts by writers. The drawings in this volume are to be understood as a collective work by the women of Maher. The selection, compilation, and accompanying text were created by the artist Alja Piry.].

4°. mit 104 Tafeln. OHln. Gutes Exemplar. Der Versand erfolgt als Paket (EUR 7,-- Inlandsporto). Bitte bestellen Sie nur, wenn Sie dieser Portoanpassung zustimmen können.

4°, Halbleinen m. Goldprägung. Condition: Gut. 28 S. + 104 Ganzseitige Tafeln, davon 8 farb. Textseiten nachgedunkelt, sonst einwandfrei; gutes Expl. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1400.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This compelling historical novel delves into the fascinating world of imperial China during the Qing dynasty. The author transports readers to a time of political turmoil and social upheaval, where a young woman named Hsing Yüan finds herself at the center of a dangerous game. As war rages on, Hsing Yüan's unwavering loyalty to her family and her quest for justice lead her down a treacherous path, where she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the brutal realities of power. The novel explores themes of duty, honor, and the sacrifices individuals make for their beliefs. Through Hsing Yüan's journey, the author sheds light on the complexities of China's feudal society, where tradition and personal aspirations often clash. The intricate plot and vivid characters draw readers into a world of deceit and intrigue, unraveling the intricate connections between fate, loyalty, and the pursuit of justice. This captivating tale offers a deep dive into a pivotal period of Chinese history, providing insights into the human condition and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Jaquette. in-12, 334 pp., reliure pleine percaline imitation chagrin, dos lisse orné de filets dorés. Tome premier seul. Roman datant du XVIe ou XVIIe siècle, accompagné de nombreuses notes explicatives du traducteur. First volume only (out of two).

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 342 | Sprache: Französisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

4°. 28 S. Mit 104 tlw. farb. Taf. OLn. Berieb. Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

XIX, 317 S., 1 Bl. Französische Ausgabe des `Sacred Edict` (Sheng Yu). - A set of moral and governmental instructions promulgated by imperial authority for use in local rituals conducted throughout the Qing empire, consisting of sixteen maxims, each seven characters long, to instruct the average citizen in the basic principles of Confucian orthodoxy. - A. Théophile Piry (1851-1918) war der erste Generalpostmeister und Regierungsberater von China. - A fine copy. Sprache: Französisch 4°, green cloth with gilt chinese lettering (about 1900), by the use of parts of the original binding.

First Edition. Provenance: bookplate of the Inner Temple Library. Shanghai imprint. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 356p. Genre: History. Language: French, Chinese. 3 Kg.

Half-Leather (Hardcover). Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Half-leather / marbled binding, the spine in green leather adorned with a golden imprint, signs of use, 18 x 13 cm, XXI + 334 + 335 + 10 pp. (the pages are yellowed, with a bookmark ribbon), French, 1st edition, 2 volumes, book condition: Good Erh-Tou-Mei or the Wonderful Plums is a classic Chinese novel translated into French by A. Théophile Piry and published at the end of the 19th century. The work consists of two volumes that immerse the reader in a traditional narrative enriched with philological notes. [This description may have been translated by AI.].

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. in-4, XIX-317 pp., un tableau dépliant (caractères du Saint Edit), reliure toile de l'éditeur, titre doré au dos et en chinois sur le premier plat. Un des tout premiers livres en français imprimés à Shanghai. Complete with the loose table. Bien complet du tableau dépliant volant. La rédaction du Shêng-yü est due à K'ang-Hsi, et fut publié vers 1671. Il contient seize préceptes, qui furent commentés par son fils et successeur Yung-Chêng, qui le publia alors sous forme de déclaration: c'est ce texte qui est étudié ici. Texte chinois et traduction en regard, avec notes grammaticales et remarques littéraires ou historiques. Toile du cartonnage affadi, petit manque de tissus de la taille d'un ongle au second plat.

First Edition. Provenance: bookplate of the Inner Temple Library. Shanghai imprint. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 356p. Genre: History. Language: French, Chinese. 1 Kg.

Small folio. Lvs (60). Contemporary quarter calf, red title label lettered in gilt on upper cover, worn. Front end papers loose. A paraphrase of the "Sacred Edict" (Sheng-yü kuang-hsün), a set of moral and governmental instructions executed in the 17th century. It comprises 16 moral maxims which can be regarded as the basic laws of China during the Ch'ing dynasty. Originally written by the Kang-hsi emperor (1662-1722) and later on extended by his son and successor the Yung-cheng emperor (1723-1735). Théophile Piry (1880-1915) arrived in China in 1870 and is mainly known for having introduced the modern postal service in China in 1911. Not in Cordier.

4to. Pp. xx, 317, (3) + one folding table "Caracteres du Saint Edit" (loose). Publisher's blue full calico on boards, blindstamped decorated frames, gilt-stamped title in Chinese characters on upper cover. A French edition of the revised version of the "Sacred Edict" (Sheng-yü kuang-hsün), a popular text book for the improvement of manners in China. It contains 16 moral maxims which can be regarded as the basic laws of China during the Ch'ing dynasty. Originally written by the Kang-hsi emperor and later on extended by his successor the Yung-cheng emperor. Cordier BS 1427.

Berlin, Genius Verlag, 1940. In 4, pp. 28 + tavv. 104 (8 a colori) stampate solo al recto, leg. edit. tela con tit. dor.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. xxi, 957, [1] pages : 28 cm. French, English & Chinese. lacks covers & spine. book is split into 3 sections.

1 volume in-4, xix-317 pp., reliure toile verte gaufrée éditeur, mouillures sur les plats, intérieur propre et très frais, bon état général. Traduction française du Saint-Edit, ensemble de seize maximes, ou préceptes de 7 caractères chacun, dont la rédaction est due au célèbre K'ang-His. Cet ouvrage fut publié en 1671. En 1724, Yung-Cheng, fils et successeur de K'ang His, fit un commentaire de ces 16 préceptes et le publia sous forme de déclaration, le sheng-yu kuang-hsun ou amplification du Saint-Edit.

1 volume in-4, xix-317 pp., reliure toile verte gaufrée éditeur, très bel état. Traduction française du Saint-Edit, ensemble de seize maximes, ou préceptes de 7 caractères chacun, dont la rédaction est due au célèbre K'ang-His. Cet ouvrage fut publié en 1671. En 1724, Yung-Cheng, fils et successeur de K'ang His fit un commentaire de ces 16 préceptes et le publia sous forme de déclaration, le sheng-yu kuang-hsun ou amplification du Saint-Edit.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1879 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: 346 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: 346 Kangxi, Yongzheng , A. Théophile Piry.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1879 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: 355 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: 355.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1880 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: 351 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: 351 Language: French.