This extraordinary publication represents a landmark in both Tibetan studies and the art of bookmaking. It presents for the first time two magnificent 18-century manuscripts illuminating in exquisite detail little-known practices of elemental divination as described in The White Beryl -- an important 17-century treatise written by Sangs-rgyas rGya-mtsho (1653-1705), regent to the Fifth Dalai Lama. The manuscripts depict the zodiac of Indian astrology, the cakra diagrams of martial conquest, and the elaborate charts of Chinese elemental divination. Accompanying the images is a detailed summary of the White Beryl text, an extensive commentary, and the first English translation of a related text known as Moonbeams.Meticulously researched and produced to the highest standard, this book will be of immense interest not only to Tibetan scholars but to all those fascinated by Oriental art, religions and astrology. This monumental book comes beautifully bound in a large box case. It will provide a magnificent addition to any collector's library. Date: 2008. Paul Holberton Publishing ISBN 0953994104 9780953994106 [US]

ISBN10: 0953994104, ISBN13: 9780953994106, [publisher: John Eskenazi in association with Sam Fogg] Hardcover First Edition First Edition of an As New oversize hardcover in VG+ display box. No dust jacket as issued. The 432-page folio, including fold-outs, features high quality color reproductions of illuminated manuscripts from the White Beryl. Orange cloth covers. Includes a display box where one side has flap that folds over the top and a separate box lid whose top matches the book's upper board. The closed corners of the box (tray) are partially 'blown-out' and both the box and separate lid have some light dust staining. With the display box this item is 15 in. x 18 in. tall x 3 in. and weights nearly 18 lbs. **Extra charges will have to be approved by the Buyer before Seller will accept an order requesting international and/or expedited shipping because of the size and weight of this item. Further Seller reserves the right to decline an order from a country where a VAT applies but is not subject to collection by AbeBooks because of the value of this item.
[Arvada, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
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