monumental java von scheltema johann (5 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the captivating world of ancient Java in J. F. Scheltema's 'Monumental Java,' a journey through the island's rich archaeological heritage. Delve into the mysteries of Indonesia's temples and ancient monuments, uncovering the secrets of a bygone era.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Octavo, pp xviii, 302. With 40 photo illustrations. Bound in blue cloth covered hard boards, gilt lettering and design to spine and upper board, top edge gilt. A study of pre-colonial architecture in Java, mostly focussed on the temples at Prambanan (Hindu) and Borobodur (Buddhist). The author lived and worked in Java from 1874 to 1903. The book is clean and unmarked internally, binding solid; the lower corner of the upper board has some discolouration and there is spine fade. Grades Very Good.

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Blue cloth with debossed bands to edges of cover boards. Debossed gilt detailing and particulars to front cover and spine. Gilt edges to top of pages. Some minor wear to corners of boards and head and tail of spine. Last 2 pages list publisher's works on archaeology and antiques. Black and white illustrations and vignettes after drawings of Javanese Chandi Ornament by the author. Foxing to page edges and occasionally throughout interior. [xviii] 302 pp. [2].

London, Macmillan and Co., 1912. Original blue decorated cloth gilt, top edge gilt. With 40 photographic plates by Cephas Sr., C. Nieuwenhuis, a.o. XVIII,302 pp. - (Sl. foxed). The author lived and explored Java between 1874 and 1903.