Description: Les Civilisations de l'Orient 1. L'Orient 2. L'Inde3. La Chine4. Le Japon 4 Volumes in 2 Books, Complete Set by René Grousset, illustrated with numerous drawings and photographs, Published by G. Cres & Co., Paris, France, 1929 and 1930, Printed de Les Imprimeries Laine et Tantet, Chartres, France, 1929 and 1930, 1st Edition (with first volume "1929" only date stated and last 3 volumes "1930" only date stated; see pic), 1929 - 1930, Two Hardcover Books, Rebound in Red Cloth Covers, in French Language only, This appears to be a 1929-30 set of rebound books. It is a comprehensive, 1409-total-page, discussion of 4 Oriental Civilizations [ 362 (tome 1: Arab Civ.) + 370 (tome 2: India Civ.) + 358 (tome 3: China Civ.) + 319 (tome 4: Japan Civ.) = 1409 total pages ] This is a complete, 2-book set. These books appear to have been re-bound, and they both have rear-endpaper-labels from Stechert Hafner, Inc. New York city (see pic: these address labels are from the 1960s, before zipcodes were used.) This set is strongly and uniformly printed. It is a very attractive set of books. If this is a reprint of the original 1929-30 books, it does not have any statements identifying the name, date, or location of the printer of the reprint. See actual set of books in ebay pics above. This is a nice, rare, complete set of hardback books. Fine Condition Set of 4 Volumes in 2 Hardcover Books [ Vintage, 1929 and 1930, 1st Edition Set, 2 Hardcover Volumes, Rebound in red cloth covers; Both books are extremely clean, square, solid, unmarked by owners, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, strongly printed, and well-illustrated ] 1409 total pages [ 362 (tome 1: Arab Civ.) + 370 (tome 2: India Civ.) + 358 (tome 3: China Civ.) + 319 (tome 4: Japan Civ.) = 1409 total pages ], 2 books, Each book: approx. 9" x 6.25" x 1.75", red cloth covers, gilt titles, manilla endpapers, 2 Hardcover Books Welcome international Ebay Shoppers.I will reduce combined shipping. Also, domestic shipping will include a USPS tracking number. Please visit my other auctions (including other books on ebay: search for category: "books" in my store. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER "France-related" category books also), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.
Price: 86.99 USD
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-31T19:31:59.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Publisher: G. Cres
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1929
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Special Attributes: Vintage, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated
Author: René Grousset
Region: Asia
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Topic: Asia
Character Family: Asian art