phelps dryden linsley huang shou fu (5 résultats)

Softcover. Etat : Fine. Reprint. cxviii, 354 pp.; double leaves; blue paper covers lettered in gilt, in Asian style sewn binding. Double page black & white illustrations from woodcuts throughout, with other reproductions of calligraphic inscriptions. Text in Chinese with English translation. Originally published in Chengdu, 1936.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Mount Omei (also Emei) is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, located in Sichuan Province. This mountain is famous for its stunning scenery, ancient temples, and rich cultural heritage. A specific section of the ascent up Mount Emei, known for its challenging and winding path is referred to as the 99 turns, or bends. This part of the journey involves navigating numerous sharp turns and steep inclines, making it a physically demanding segment of the pilgrimage or trek. The name "99 Turns" emphasizes the arduous nature of the climb.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. First edition, first printing. of this translation, 228 double leaves. Sewn binding. Front and back paper covers, measuring approx. 12.5 x 7 inches; enclosed in dark blue Chinese-style folding case with binder label of "Sam Ying Co., Bookbinder, Hong Kong" on pastedown; ex-library [withdrawn] with some of the usual marks, internally nearly Fine condition.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Folio, 32.4*18.3cm, 228 double leaves. Sewn binding. Front and back paper covers chipped and torn at edges, now mounted on heavy stock paper,otherwise a fine copy with clean pages and firm binding. Text in Chinese and English, with translations of poetry relating to the site. Inscribed by Phelps on first page in 1944; enclosed is a letter on Omei letterhead from Phelps to the host of some event where he spoke. There's also a card inserted in the book, presenting the book to the person addressed in the letter, dated 1940. More photos available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Folio, 32.4*18.3cm, 228 double leaves. Sewn binding. Front and back paper covers chipped at edges, otherwise a fine copy with clean pages and firm binding. Signed and Inscribed by Dryden Linsley Phelps. More photos available upon request. Signed by Author(s).

Etat : Very Good. reprinted from the 1936 harvard-yenching institute ed. pp.cxvii-354.english and chinese txt, chinese style sewn binding, beautiful woodprint repr. Cheng-tu, Szechwan: Jih Hsing Yin Shua Kung Yeh She, 1936. First edition in English. The first guide book in English on Mount Omei. With an English Translation by Dryden Linsley Phelps . Pictures Redrawn from the Original Plates by Yu Tzu-tan. Tall quarto. [454] pp. Profusely illustrated with double-page woodblock illustrations. Text in Chinese and English. Printed on double leaves in the Chinese Style. Original wrappers, paper label on front cover. Title ("Mount Omei") on front cover in English and Chinese. Part of a series issued by the West China Union University, Harvard-Yenching Institute. Very scarce. The double-page plates begin with a Panoramic View of Mount Omei from the South Gate of Omei-hsien to the Summit, showing all the defiles, watercourses, monasteries, peaks, cliffs, and ancient relics which must be passed. The remaining plates provide a look at each of the 72 monasteries of P'u-hsien, showing the architecture, grounds, paths, etc. The corresponding text, in English and Chinese, provides a detailed walking tour with historical annotations.