Isbn: 9781580081276 - ladder to the clouds: intrigue and tradition in chinese rank (10 risultati)

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

Hardcover. dj. First printing. Quarto, ix, 310 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine is black with white print. Dust jacket has slight edge wear. Price unclipped: "$75.00". Boards in purple cloth; slight wear to spine caps and corners. Illustrated: color. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QB (ND-QB). 1416581. FP New Rockville Stock. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. Very good condition. Jacket spine edges are torn. Binding is tight. Pages are clean and unmarked.

Condizione: Very Good. Binding is unblemished, text block is clean, boards straight, without highlights or markings. Mild rubbing/chipping to dust wrapper edges. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. Some edgewear.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. VG+ Softcover. NO markings on pages. Ten Speed Press, 2000. [x] 310 pp. All b/w illus.; photos. 8.0 x 8.O in. Pre-publication review copy; smaller than published hardcover trade edition.

Hardback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Beverly Jackson Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 256 NOW IN PAPERBACK!For 13 centuries, throughout China male recruits studied diligently for a long series of grueling examinations in hopes of achieving the civil rank that would enable them to serve the emperor of China. For the fortunate few who passed these exams there were nine possible ranks, each identified by a square badge of finely woven kesi, embroidery, or brocade. Now available in paperback, LADDER TO THE CLOUDS offers a thorough analysis of symbols, styles, and techniques used in mandarin square ranks, along with the most complete information for their identification to date.An exploration of Chinese symbols and customs, many of which are still practiced today.Includes vintage photographs and detailed descriptions, photos, and illustrations.Finalist for the 2000 Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Award. "From the Trade Paperback edition.". Hardback. …

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

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