Art and Culture of Nepal Selected Papers by Mary Shepherd Slusser - 2005

Kathmandu: Mandala, 2005. A compilation of the writings of Dr. Mary Slusser on Nepalese art, archaeology, architecture and culture spanning some 23 years' work by one of the most prolific and respected scholars of Himalayan art. A total of 17 papers address issues related to Nepalese sculpture of stone, metal and wood, Nepalese painting, architecture and the minor arts. Of interest to all scholars, curators, connoisseurs and collectors of the arts of the Himalayan region and of traditions of Buddhist art in general. ix, 682 pp., 16 colour plates and over 330 b&w plates, maps & plans (PLEASE NOTE - This volume is heavy and will require additional postage. Please write for postage quotation.). First Edition. Hard bound. New/New. 29 x 22 cm.

Matthieu AG Zurich: Editions Olympia 1972 GmbH, 1971. Artists Series # 28. Near Fine, small faint creases at edges. Well suited for framing, will bw shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 25 "x 40".

Second edition of 1993 book. Text in Indonesian and English. Many photographs. History of beads as an art form and adornment. Book has only very slight shelf wear and is in unread condition. There is no dust jacket; I don't know if it was issued with one as there are so few examples for comparison.

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014. Paperback. Used- Near Fine condition. Chinese edition. Book is clean and tight. Book shows light shelf wear. Light surface wear to the front and back covers. On crease going along the spine. No markings on the inside of the book. Stated Proof on final free page. Book is heavy- additional shipping may be required dependent on final shipping destination. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.

Text in English and Chinese. This Book is in Very Good Condition. The Dust Jacket (protected by a New Brodart Dust Jacket Protector) has Light Edgewear, including Small, Light Creases along the Top Edge of the Rear Cover, and Light Surface Wear, mostly consisting of Scratches to the Rear Cover but No Tears, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards retain Sharp Corners with No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and with No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage. Securely Packed and Promptly Shipped.

Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, c. 1973. Hardcover. No DJ. Orange buckram over boards. Binding is tight; interior is clean and bright. Corners lightly rubbed; front lower corner bumped; edges show mild abrasion. Else Fine. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

1957 Artibus Asiae Publishers first edition. 97 pages of text followed by 56 plates (57 plates including the frontis).
Condition of the book is Very Good Plus. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked.
Condition of the dust jacket is Good. The DJ is complete, not price clipped, priced on the back flap. It shows moderate edge wear and shelf wear, with closed tears and two large chips along the bottom edge. That said, it displays satisfactorily in a new mylar cover.
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Book is new, still in original publisher shrink wrap. No slipcase.

Beautiful artwork....

Catalogue of an exhibition from September to December 1988, at the Hayward Gallery in London. Tiger rugs are very rare, only about 200 of them are known. This exhibit shows 108 Tiger rugs in full page color plates. The softcover book has a dust jacket which, with the book are in very good + condition with only minor shelf and edge wear.

Chunghwa Post, 2004. Hardcover. Used- Fine condition. Book is clean and tight. Book shows very light shelf wear. All stamps and postcards are included in the book. The plastic holders for the postcards on pg. 17-23 are coming slightly unglued. No markings on the inside of the book. Photos are of the book we have here at Barbed Wire Books.