+Le Temple D'Angkor Vat (Memoires Archeologiques / Publies Par L'Ecole Francaise D'Ex) by Louis Finot ISBN 13: 9781878529169

Bangkok, Thailand: S D I Publications / Bruce Miller, [1995 ]. Limited, Facsimile edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Quartos, cloth, in fine publisher's slipcase. Note: the shipping weight is estimated at 20 lbs / 9 kg, so it will require an additional fee, at cost. Copy no. 826 of 999 copies. This 3-volume boxed set reprints Part 2 of the MEMOIRES ARCHEOLOGIQUES of the L'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient, originally published at Paris 1929 ff. These volumes cover architecture, sculpture, and bas-reliefs. With hundreds of plates, illustrations. Text in French. Printed on paper meant to withstand heavy, library usage. A number of the sculptures were destroyed since the French did these surveys in the Twenties.

Bangkok: SDI, 1995. A grand photographic record of the art and architecture that existed at the Angkor Wat monument in the mid 1920's, during the heyday of French archaeological activity in their colonies in Indochina. Includes both panoramic and detailed illustrations of the architecture of the complex, the freestanding sculptures and relief ornaments that were applied lavishly throughout Angkor Wat, and the entire 850 meter long bas relief panels depicting legends and epics of Indian origin, covering the outer walls of Angkor Wat's Inner Gallery. Many of the sculptures and ornamental details illustrated in this work have been damaged or destroyed over the intervening more than 70 years since the first editions appeared, making this the most comprehensive surviving record of Angkor Wat's treasures. An indispensible resource for all students and admirers of Khmer art. This new edition consists of the seven original volumes (published 1929-32) combined into three, including a total of 608… Read More

Orchid Press, 2006-07-18. hardcover. Like New. 10x4x14. Massive 3 volume set of hardcover in jackets and slipcase as issued. Looks unread. oversized and overweight. Profusely illustrated including foldouts. Limited text in French. A34 Please email for photos.

Orchid Press, 2006-07-19. Hardcover. New.

Orchid Press, 2006-07-19. Hardcover. Like New.

Sdi Publications, 1995. Hardcover.

Sdi Publications, 1995. Hardcover.