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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0888853688. A near-fine volume in a near-fine DJ. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. Richly illustrated in colour on glossy paper; 9.9 X 8.6 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages; "This luminous hardcover publication illustrates and analyzes the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty through their ceremonial and court garments. A scholarly essay elucidates the symbolism and connotation of rank and hierarchy invested in each item, while paying particular attention to women's attire. The main body of the book is devoted to dozens of full page illustrations of robes, surcoats, insignia badges, skirts, shoes and accessories drawn from public and private collections from both Canada and the United States."
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New. 0888853688. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--160 pp.; 148 color illustrations. --with a bonus offer--
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0888853688. 160 pages. Suggested Reading List. Printed upon glossy stock. Gloriously illustrated with colour photography. "Illustrates court garments reflecting the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) from the Chinese textile collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria."-from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A gift quality copy of this sumptuously presented work.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; Silk Splendour-Textiles of Late Imperial China 1644-1911 Textile Fabrics History Qing Dynasty 1644-1912 Exhibitions British Columbia Victoria Qing Dynasty Court Garments.
