Librería: Walkabout Books, ABAA, Curtis, WA, Estados Unidos de America Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Vendedor de AbeBooks desde 30 de noviembre de 2004
8vo, pp xii, 3-373, in original yellow, red, and blue pictorial cloth. Slight rubbing to extremities, some faint spots on spine, else fine. Ownership signature reading "A.G. Page" or "A.Y. Page" on front free endpaper; penciled note on front blank: "Miss Page in China during May 1935." Grace Thompson Seton (b. 1872) was the author of many travel books, several of which recounted her adventures hunting big game, fishing, and collecting specimens in the American and Canadian West with her naturalist husband Ernest Thompson. Later, she became an advocate for women's rights and traveled internationally to learn about the condition of women abroad. This book recounts her trip to China, during which she took pains to meet with women of various levels of influence and education and to describe how the role of women in Chinese society was changing, and where she felt reforms were needed. N° de ref. del artículo 22022
Título: Chinese Lanterns
Editorial: Dodd, Mead, New York
Año de publicación: 1924
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Condición: Near fine
Edición: First Edition.
Librería: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condición: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 478 Language: English Pages: 478. Nº de ref. del artículo: LB100157080033
Cantidad disponible: 18 disponibles
Librería: John E. DeLeau, Springfield, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Prntg. Book is Very Good+ condition, clean, unmarked and tight. Not ex-library. Author's travels through early 20th Century China and her encounters with it's population and women. 373pp, many photos. Shipped in sturdy cardboard box. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Nº de ref. del artículo: 008591
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 469, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 469. Nº de ref. del artículo: LB1111017293352
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Librería: Crabtree's Collection Old Books, Sebago, ME, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: VG. 2nd prntg. Grace Seton jouneys to China in 1923 documents the political urmoil following the fall of the empire and women's changing role in the country. Lanterns are a symbol of the emerging modernization Bright yellow decorated front cover color illustration. Slight foxing. sl wear to front cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: 056081
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. Dodd, Mead and Co., 1924; same date on title and copyright pages, no additional printings indicated; xv, 373pp., many photo plates throughout. G/G+ hardcover in decorative binding. Library withdrawal stamp on front end page, small surface abrasion on rear paste-down, no other ex-library markings; binding is tight, sturdy, and square; small closed tear in cloth at head of spine, else light wear to edges of orange cloth boards; minor rubbing to blue/orange decoration, otherwise remains bold; photos and text very good; previous owner inscription on front end page as well, dated 1924. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nº de ref. del artículo: 297759
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: no dj. Chinese Lanterns. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: R2461
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Dodd, Mead and Company, New York. 1924. Xv, 373 pgs. Illustrated with many photo plates throughout. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in decorated blue & yellow cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (lightly soiled at the spine tips). Previous owner's (R M Kearsley) Asian themed bookplate present to the front pastedown. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. The lantern is to give light and to show the way. The author shows us how for centuries the lantern is a symbol of happiness, kindliness and hospitality in welcoming guest, and the many other events they are used such as weddings, funerals, etc. This book recounts her trip to China, during which she took pains to meet with women of various levels of influence and education and to describe how the role of women in Chinese society was changing, and where she felt reforms were needed. Grace Thompson Seton (b. 1872) was the author of many travel books, several of which recounted her adventures hunting big game, fishing, and collecting specimens in the American and Canadian West with her naturalist husband Ernest Thompson. Later, she became an advocate for women's rights and traveled internationally to learn about the condition of women abroad. Nº de ref. del artículo: 69905
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition, very good with no dust jacket. Orange cloth with dark blue and red lettering and decorations on spine and front board. The orange cloth is slightly worn at spine ends and a little soiled generally. A little soiling to the rear endpapers. Includes dozens of photographs depicting various scenes from Chinese culture in the 1920's. No names or other marking in or on the book; 373 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 024190
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Juniper Point Books, Round Lake, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Cloth. Condición: Very Good -. No Jacket. 373pgs, slight edgewear else VG, previous owner's bookplate. Nº de ref. del artículo: 002920
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, Estados Unidos de America
Tall 8vo. xv, [1], 373, [1] pp. Illust. title in red & black, photo frontisp., numerous photo plates & illustrations. Pictorial gold publisher's cloth, cover art illust. of Chinese doorways, bedecked in Chinese Lanterns in red & blue, lantern on spine, blue lettering (minor shelfwear, light rubbing), still VG bright copy. Second printing, of this excellent memoir of the author's travels through China following the Chinese revolution, the civil war aftermath, and her experiences with women of varying social strata as China underwent tremendous social, political, and economic change. Thompson-Seton (1872-1959) was a noted hunter, author, and suffragette, founded the Camp Fire Girls (Girl Pioneers) with her then-husband Ernest Thompson-Seton, and was noted for her active promotion of women's emancipation and women authors. See: Czech, With Rifle and Petticoat: Women as Big Game Hunters, 1880-1940, pp. 111-122; Tiffany Johnstone, Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson: Frontier Adventure Literature and the Dawn of Suffrage (2013). Nº de ref. del artículo: 59787
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles