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Recentring Asia; Histories, Encounters, Identities Jacob Edmond, Henry Johnson, and Jacqueline Leckie (Book #ID 82900) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone / Brill, Leiden and Boston First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xiv] 339 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906876258 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Recentring Asia; Histories, Encounters, Identities Jacob Edmond, Henry Johnson, and Jacqueline Leckie (Book #ID 82901) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone / Brill, Leiden and Boston First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xiv] 339 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906876258 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Recentring Asia; Histories, Encounters, Identities Jacob Edmond, Henry Johnson, and Jacqueline Leckie (Book #ID 82902) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone / Brill, Leiden and Boston First Edition 2011. 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xiv] 339 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906876258 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Asian Futures, Asian Traditions Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury] (Book #ID 83243) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. Folkestone 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Asian Futures, Asian Traditions Edited by Edwina Palmer [University of Canterbury] (Book #ID 83244) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2005. 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purple cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xviii] 442 printed pages of text. To what extent are our futures likely to be determined by our traditions from the past? "Asian Futures, Asian Traditions" is a collection of conference papers by scholars of Asian Studies, who explore the topics of continuity and change in Asian societies through essays in history, politics, gender studies, language, literature, film, performance and music. Recurring among the themes of the book are the invention and reinvention of tradition, nostalgia, issues of national and ethnic identity, colonial heritage, nationalism, reform', and the effects of globalizing economies. Both the power and the precariousness of several Asian economies are revealed in studies of the Asian Economic Crisis' of the late 1990s and the conversion of some communist states to market socialism'. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1901903168 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Beyond the Devils Teeth | Journeys in Gondwanaland Shah, Tahir (Book #ID 96437) Published by Phoenix a Division of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London 1997. 1997. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 330 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857999800 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Among the Mountains | Travels Through Asia Thesiger, Wilfred [1910-2003] (Book #ID 96463) Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains [xvi] 250 printed pages of text with monochrome maps and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, not priced. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 000255898X Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Strolling About on the Roof of the World | The First Hundred Years of the Royal Society for Asian Affairs (Formerly Royal Central Asian Society) Leach, Hugh with Susan Maria Farrington (Book #ID 96465) Published by Routledge Curzon 11 New Fetter Lane, London First Edition 2003. 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, end paper maps. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains [xxv] 229 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0415298571 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Escape From Central Asia Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah (Book #ID 96526) Published by The Octagon Press Ltd., London First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 179 printed pages of text. Light ghosting to the end papers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the yellow of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 900860782 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Archaeology and Language; The Puzzle of Indo-European Origins Renfrew, Colin (Book #ID 96561) Published by Jonathan Cape 30 Bedford Square, London Reprinted Edition 1987. 1987. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 346 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224024957 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Personal and Oriental Coates, Austin (Book #ID 96563) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 259 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, tape traces to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with wear to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Invitation to an Eastern Feast Coates, Austin (Book #ID 96564) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., Stratford Place, London First Edition 1953. 1953. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 269 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, ink message to the front free end paper dated 1953. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with corners and spine tips chipped, 30 mm closed tear to the upper rear gutter, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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Cultures in Conflict; Essays on Literature and The English Language in South East Asia Fernando, Lloyd (Book #ID 99321) Published by Graham Brash (Pte) Ltd., 36-C Prinsep Street, Singapore First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Small creases to the lower spine end and corners, thin strip of sun fading to the lower edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the blue of the spine and front panel. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9971490218 Click here to select books from the ASIAN CONTINENT Category |
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