The land of the Lama. A description of a country of contrasts & of its cheerful, happy-go-lucky people of hardy nature & curious customs; their religion, ways of living, trade & social life . With a foreword by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ronaldshay
Macdonald, David
Published by Seeley, Service & Co., Limited, London, 1929
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First edition, 8vo, pp. 283, [1]; [4] Seeley, Service ads dated Spring 1929; 8-page Seeley, Service catalogue tipped in; folding map printed in 2 colors, frontispiece of the Dalai Lama (Ngawang Lobsang Thupten Gyatso, the 13th Dalai Lama of Tibet), 28 illustrations, largely from photographs, on 15 plates plus other illustrations in the text; a fine, bright copy in original yellow cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine; dust jacket with a few shallow chips at the edges and a darkened spine. "The author, for sixteen years' residence (Trade Agent from 1909 to 1924) in the land which he describes, was an attaché to the political staff of Younghusband during the 1904 mission" (Yakushi). Yakushi M15. Seller Inventory # 67456
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Title: The land of the Lama. A description of a ...
Publisher: Seeley, Service & Co., Limited, London
Publication Date: 1929
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st Edition
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The land of the lama; a description of a country of contrasts & of its cheerful, happy-go-lucky people of hardy nature & curious customs; their religion, ways of living, trade & social life, by David Macdonald . With a foreword by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ronaldshay . 1929 [LeatherBound]
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LeatheBound. 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: 336. 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: 336. Seller Inventory # LB100159439943
The land of the lama; a description of a country of contrasts & of its cheerful, happy-go-lucky people of hardy nature & curious customs; their religion, ways of living, trade & social life, by David Macdonald . With a foreword by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ronaldshay . 1929 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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:- 336, 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. 336. Seller Inventory # LB1111036730265
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The Land of the Lama. A description of a country of contrasts & of its cheerful, happy-go-lucky people of hardy nature & curious customs; their religion, ways of living, trade & social life. With a foreword by the Right Hon. the Earl of Ronaldshay.
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First US edition. 8vo., original yellow/orange cloth lettered in gilt on spine with gilt block on upper board. A lttle darkening to spine, otherwise a very good copy. David Macdonald served as British political agent to Tibet in the early 20th century, acting as Waddell's assistant during Younghusband's expedition in 1904. Macdonald also served with the British Museum, cataloguing and removing a large array of manuscripts and artwork to be sent back to India. Appointed trade agent to Tibet in 1909, he became well acquainted with the 13th Dalai Lama Tubten Gyatso. This work contains a vast array of information on Tibet, its history from the time of the Tibetan empire to the so called 'Era of fragmentation' through to the Mongol conquests and finally under Qing Rule. Also discussed are chapters such as, on the women of Tibet, marriage, dress, commerce, literature and most vitally the architecture of its monasteries and Buddhism. Seller Inventory # 38559
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