Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and Its Function as a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life

Prip-Moller, J.

Published by G.E.C. Gads Forlag; London: Oxford University Press, Copenhagen, 1937

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black and white photos (1 double-page), sketches and plans (2 folding in text plus 4 folding plans in cover pocket), a few colow or partial color illutrations, index (8), 396p. Original vellum-backed blue boards (with tiny vellum corners peeking out). 39 cm. Modest cover soiling and wear (heaviest on vellum portions). Narrow waterstreak on front cover and a nARROW WATER STAIN ALONG EDGE OF UPPER OUTER CORNER OF BACK COVER. Small oval stamp (ownership?) blacked out on front free endpaper.

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Title
Chinese Buddhist Monasteries: Their Plan and Its Function as a Setting for Buddhist Monastic Life
Author
Prip-Moller, J.
Publisher
G.E.C. Gads Forlag; London: Oxford University Press, Copenhagen
Publication year
1937
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st ed.
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