Imperial Wardrobe
by Dickinson, Gary; Wrigglesworth, Linda
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1870076079
- ISBN 13
- 9781870076074
- Seller
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Granville, New York, United States
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About This Item
Berkeley: Ten Speed Pr, 2000. First U.S. edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Berkeley: Ten Speed Pr., 2000, first printing. folio, 9 3/4" x 12 1/4", 204pp., illustrated with numerous reproductions. "In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last imperial dynasty. With detailed descriptions and exquisite illustrations, this invaluable reference preserves the fashionable side of China's dynastic history for generations to come. With beautiful color illustrations culled from public and private collections and a helpful glossary of Chinese terms, IMPERIAL WARDROBE is an ideal reference book for collectors, scholars, and Chinese history enthusiasts." Fine in fine dust jacket. . 1st. Hard. Fine/Fine. Folio.
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- Bookseller
- The Wild Muse (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 009116
- Title
- Imperial Wardrobe
- Author
- Dickinson, Gary; Wrigglesworth, Linda
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 1870076079
- ISBN 13
- 9781870076074
- Publisher
- Ten Speed Pr
- Place of Publication
- Berkeley
- Date Published
- 2000
- Size
- Folio
- Bookseller catalogs
- Far East; Antiques & Collectibles;
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