by MIZUNO, Seiichi. et al.
Kyoto 1953-56, Kyoto Univ.Buff cloth, folio, vols.:1 pt; 2t; 3t, 5pt; 10t; 11 t, 12pt, 13-14pt, 15 pt, 16 supplement and index, [p=plates vol.; t=text volumes above abbreviated,each very good, 29 x 38 cm. vols. 5, 12, 15 in original slipcases . *** **** *** . . THE LEGENDARY SET OF SUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED VOLUMES . . * The full set consists of some 15 folio volumes uniformly bound in buff cloth, the co-author was Toshio Nagahiro. The set contains 1500+ collotype plates, 200 drawings, rubbings, maps & 2500 pages of text in both English & Japanese. . * Published by the prestigious Jimbunkagaku Kenkyusho at Kyoto University. This marvelous permanent record of China's colossal sand-stone Buddhist monuments. Covers the oldest & largest Buddhist shrine in Northern China in which an incredible wealth of art is preserved in stone. Carved some fifteen centuries ago, the tens of thousands of images in these caves have provided the basic material for study of Buddhist art, Chinese art, sculpture & archaeology, especially the history of stone sculpture which is valued as the highest artistic form in the Far East. . *** OUR INCOMPLETE SET CONTAINS 11 PARTS BOUND IN 15 VOLUMES: . LACKS VOLUMES 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. . We have the following: vol. 1 caves 1-4. plates vol. 2 cave 5. text vol. 3 cave 6. text vol. 4 [!! missing !!] vol. 5 cave 8. 2 parts: plates & text vol. 6 [!! missing !!] vol. 7 [!! missing !!] vol. 8 [!! missing !!] vol. 9 [!! missing !!]] vol.10 cave 13. text vol.11 caves 14-16 text vol.12 caves 17-18 2 parts plates & text vols.13+14 bound together in one volume: . vol..13 plates; & vol.14 texts vol.15 Western End Caves [2 parts] plates & texts vol.16 supplement & index . *** Full text in English & Japanese renders this a most valuable reference tool for scholars & students alike. Loaded with fine plates, many in color, large folding panoramic views, pocket maps, drawings, sketches, charts & profusely illustrated with other collotype photos. Issued serially from 1953-1956, this set is seldom found complete, any and all volumes are valuable research resources. . *** PUBLISHER'S COMPLIMENTARY COPY: . The first volume has "With the Compliments of the Research Institute for Humanistic Studies, Kyoto University" sheet tipped inside the front covers. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** NOTE: This is an exceptionally large and heavy item, additional & appropriate packing, shipping & insurance charges apply. We only accept direct orders. Please order from our website. Shipping by Federal Express only. Payment by direct bank wire to us. . * .
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