ISBN: 9780881925555 - gardens in china (22 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. In this new companion book to The Garden Plants of China, Peter Valder describes more than 200 gardens he has visited in China. He documents temple courtyards and gardens, evocative enclosures of ancient burial grounds and imperial tombs, and public parks, botanical gardens, and arboreta, most of which have sprung up since 1949. Gardens in China is illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, many of them depicting gardens not previously illustrated in any Western publication, as well as reproductions of illustrations of historical interest. With their distinctive characteristics, the gardens of China are among the most fascinating in the world. This book is essential reading for visitors to China with an interest in gardens, garden history, and Chinese culture. …

Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Etat : Good. In this new companion book to The Garden Plants of China, Peter Valder describes more than 200 gardens he has visited in China. He documents temple courtyards and gardens, evocative enclosures of ancient burial grounds and imperial tombs, and public parks, botanical gardens, and arboreta, most of which have sprung up since 1949. Gardens in China is illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, many of them depicting gardens not previously illustrated in any Western publication, as well as reproductions of illustrations of historical interest. With their distinctive characteristics, the gardens of China are among the most fascinating in the world. This book is essential reading for visitors to China with an interest in gardens, garden history, and Chinese culture. …

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : very_good. Practically like new with little to no wear on dust jacket book cover. interior pages are clean & unmarked. the bottom page edge is dinged & has a super light stain.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. This book is straight and tight with previous owner stamp & plate on front free end paper, but no other marks noted. Original bookmark with the book. The jacket is clean and bright with no marks or tears found. Peter Valder describes over 200 gardens in China of all types. Over 500 color photographs as well as reproductions of illustrations of historical interest. This book is a record for Chinese gardens at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries and essential reading for those interested in garden history and Chinese culture. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education.…

hardcover. Etat : New.

hardcover. Etat : Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 4to, 400 pp. Profusely illustrated (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Couple small soiled spots to jackt.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Timber Press hardcover in dust jacket, 2002, 1st edition, very clean, No marks/tears or other defects; Fine/Fine (like New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. FIRST. A BEAUTIFULLY PHOTOGRAPHED LOOK AT GARDENS THROUGHOUT CHINA VISTED BY THE AUTHOR A FEAST FOR THE EYES AT OR NEAR GIFT CONDTION IN A FINE UNCLIPPED JACKET COMPANION BOOKTO GARDEN PLANTS OF CHINA EXTRA POSTAGE OUTSIDE U.S.A AND PRIORITY. COLOR PHOTOS (illustrateur).…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine D. J. First Edition. CLEAN Fine hard cover first edition with fine dust jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges slightly scuffed. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 400 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps ; 30 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-394) and index. Contents; Through Western Eyes -- The Centre -- The North -- The South -- The East -- The West -- Table of Chinese Dynasties. Subjects; Gardens, Chinese -- China. Gardens -- China. Garden design -- China -- History. Landscape architecture -- China. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine and panel edges slightly scuffed. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 400 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps ; 30 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-394) and index. Contents; Through Western Eyes -- The Centre -- The North -- The South -- The East -- The West -- Table of Chinese Dynasties. Subjects; Gardens, Chinese -- China. Gardens -- China. Garden design -- China -- History. Landscape architecture -- China. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Almost as new copy in like wrapper. Heavy item, will incur some extra postage (at cost) outside UK.

Etat : New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back.

hardcover. Etat : new.

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 2005 Reprint ; 400 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 30 cm OCLC 812707504 and 49853630 ISBN 9780881925555, 0881925551 LCCN 2002020473 LC SB457.55 .V25 2002 Dewey 635.90951 ; green and white cloth in price-clipped dustjacket ; In this new companion book to The Garden Plants of China, Peter Valder describes more than 200 gardens he has visited in China. He documents temple courtyards and gardens, evocative enclosures of ancient burial grounds and imperial tombs, and public parks, botanical gardens, and arboreta, most of which have sprung up since 1949. ; Gardens in China is illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, many of them depicting gardens not previously illustrated in any Western publication, as well as reproductions of illustrations of historical interest. With their distinctive characteristics, the gardens of China are among the most fascinating in the world. This book is essential reading for visitors to China with an interest in gardens, garden history, and Chinese culture. ; Born in Australia and brought up in the bush, Peter Valder's early interest in the Australian flora was stimulated by local amateur botanists. He went on to become a plant pathologist and mycologist after graduating from the Universities of Sydney and Cambridge. He was pleased to later become involved in the teaching of general botany in addition to his mycological work. Peter has also been an office bearer of the Linnean Society and the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science. Since drifting into the popularizing of Australian botany and horticulture, he has made appearances on radio and television, wrote for magazines, and lectured to organizations concerned with plants and gardens ; FINE/FINE. Book.…

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. illustrated edition. 400 pages. 11.25x8.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.