Flora gardner bass (5 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st American Edition. Overview of the distinctive styles and customs reflected in Philippine regional dolls. The evolution of the Philippine dress from the early Spanish period to modern times is shown through numerous photographic illustrations.Signed by the author. Near Fine in Near Fine, very slightly darkened D. J. that shows some edgewear. Size: 8vo. Pedro Navarres (illustratore). Yes.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. INSCRIBED by author. Blue cloth with light edge wear, dj with edge chips and tears, lightly soiled.; 8.5 X 5.7 X 0.5 inches; 111 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First edition. Illustrated with full-page black-and-white plates. The text discusses both Filipino dolls and costumes, and includes notes on Philippine women and history. Inscribed and dated by Bass on the front flyleaf. Original blue cloth binding. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Some light wear along the extremities of the dust jacket; otherwise an especially crisp and clean copy. Inscribed by Author.…

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. This book gives the description and photographs of prize-winning Philippine dolls. It uses the dolls to illustrate the political and economic progress of Filipino women in the 1800's and 1900's. It also explains some Philippine marriage customs and some of the history of the Philippines. This copy is clean and solid. It is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, inscribed on the front free endpaper. Signed by Author(s).…

First Edition. Signed and inscribed by the author, Flora Gardner Bass with a warm inscription. A delightful book consisting of full-page photographs of handcrafted dolls in costumes which show the influences of other cultures on the dress in the Philippines, with commentary and historical information by the author. Bass was a WW II refugee from Manila who was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon by Gen. Douglas MacArthur Òfor fortitude and courage which contributed materially to the success of the Philippine campaignÓ. Fine in dust jacket.…