FRAMING THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Picture Frames 1837-1935.
Payne, John 11 1/4'' x 9 1/4''. 288pp. A richly illustrated source book detailing materials and methods of manufacture. A select catalogue of frame makers. Gift inscription on title page. Minor wear to dustjacket, tiny spot on fore edge.- $200
- $200
PALACES OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY
Yu Zhuoyun (Chief compiler) Folio. 14.25 x 10.5". 332pp. Incl. index. Profusely illustrated in color from photographs. includes plans of the main structures. White cloth binding with dust jacket and cardboard slipcase. ".comprehensive survey of the overall design and layout of the city.an analysis of each building, detailing the craftsmanship involved and materials used on each of its component parts, with the help of maps, charts and diagrams."- $45
- $45
GIUSEPPE CASTIGLIONE: A jesuit Painter at the Court of the Chinese Emperors
Oblong quarto. 10 x 11.25". 204pp. Incl. illustrated catalogue at rear with 126 works described, seal inscriptions, biographical and bibliographical notes and index at rear. Nicely illustrated with tipped-in color plates and b&w text illustrations. yellow silk cloth binding. Pages have some yellowing to edges as does lightly worn dust jacket.