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A Thousand Peaks and Myriad Ravines. Chinese Paintings in the Charles A. Drenowatz Collection, 2 volumes
by Chu-Tsing Li
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine condition
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Switzerland: Artibus Asiae Publishers, 1974. First edition. Hardcover book. Fine condition. The Drenowatz collection studied and interpreted by Professor Chutsing Li who brings the Chinese paintings into historical context. "Grouping... paintings under 15 chapters according to schools and trends,... but also puts it in the context of the whole history of Ming and Ch'ing painting." Volume I is the main text, bibliography, terms, index; Volume II reproduces all the paintings in 114 plates (8 in color), plus signatures, seals, maps.
2 volumes, 4to, v.1 319pp, v.2 114 plates, red cloth, gilt titles at front and spine, yellow dj with red and black titles and illustration. Housed in plain gray slipcase.
2 volumes, 4to, v.1 319pp, v.2 114 plates, red cloth, gilt titles at front and spine, yellow dj with red and black titles and illustration. Housed in plain gray slipcase.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28688
- Title
- A Thousand Peaks and Myriad Ravines. Chinese Paintings in the Charles A. Drenowatz Collection, 2 volumes
- Author
- Chu-Tsing Li
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover book
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Artibus Asiae Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Switzerland
- Date Published
- 1974
- Bookseller catalogs
- ART; CHINA;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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