Lo, Dorothy & Leon Comber

Chinese Festivals in Malaya

Eastern Universities Press Ltd. Singapore, Malaya, 1958. First Edition, Softcover. Fair Condition. colour frontis. photo.; a book in the Malayan Peoples and Customs series; ‘Chinese Festivals in Malaya’ is the first in a new series of books edited by Leon Comber designed to outline for:' the general reader the history and meaning of the many and varied colourful festivals celebrated throughout the year by the different racial and religious groups which make up Malaya and Singapore's polyglot communities. We are all familiar with the hung pao's presented to children and unmarried relatives and friends at Chinese New Year; with the “sweeping of the graves"; with moon cakes and paper lanterns. In this attractively presented book, illustrated from modern photographs and old paintings on silk, we can read of the various legends and folklore associated with the eight Chinese "national" festivals observed in Malaya. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 66 pages. no Dust Jacket as published.. Red titles spine. wear to spine repaired with clear tape. Includes bibliography & indexes (Chinese & general). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Holidays & Special Occasions; Indigenous Cultures; Travel & Places; Malaysia; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Inventory No: 4571.

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Book number: 4571

Catalogue: Holidays & Special Occasions

Keywords: BZDB227 Holidays & Special Occasions/Malaya/Indigenous Cultures/Myths/Legends/Folklore/Travel & Places Holidays & Special Occasions; Indigenous Cultures; Travel & Places; Malaysia; Myths, Legends & Folklore. Unbranded Dorothy & Leon Comber Lo Chinese Fe

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The Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to the Isle of Man July 4th-7th 1963

Booklet Island Development Co. Ltd. Douglas, Isle of Man, 1963. First Edition, Softcover (Felt covered). Near Fine Condition. A souvenir programme commemorating the second visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother to the Isle of Man, the first half detailing her itinerary during the visit & the second half giving further details of the events & places in the tour. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 47 pages. Item Type: Booklet. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published.. Gilt titles & Isle of Man emblem to front cover. Blue Felt covers; illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Holidays & Special Occasions; Isle of Man; Royalty; Genealogy & Local History; Britain/UK; 1960s; History. Inventory No: 3606.

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Book number: 3606

Catalogue: Holidays & Special Occasions

Keywords: BZDB227 Travel/Places/Local History/History/Isle of Man/Ellan Vannin/Mannin/Mann/Manx/Manks/Royalty/Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Holidays & Special Occasions; Isle of Man; Royalty; Genealogy & Local History; Britain/UK; 1960s; History. U