Himalayan Journals

Himalayan Journals; or Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, The Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, The Khasia Mountains, &c. By Hooker, Joseph Dalton. Published by Pub. John Murray, London. 1854. 2 volumes with

Volume II. "Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, The Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, The Khasia Mountains, &c." Publishers decorative blind-stamped buckram boards Gilt title to spine. Name and date on inside.

HOOKER, Joseph Dalton, Sir (1817-1911). Himalayan Journals; or, Notes of a Naturalist in Bengal, The Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, The Khasia Mountains, &c. London: John Murray, 1854. 2 volumes, 8vo (23

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Gilt Bronze Four-armed Guanyin Statue. The figure seated in a lotus base over a spectacular throne with aureola screen, flanked by two attendants holding scepter, emanating a compashionate but command

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A Chinese 17th century gilt bronze Green Tara statueSize: 16.5cmx12.5cmx25cm

Gilt Bronze Guanyin Statue. The figure seated in a lotus base over a spectacular throne with aureola screen, flanked by two attendants holding scepter, emanating a compashionate but commanding presenc

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