Nevile, Pran

Beyond the Veil: Indian Women in the Raj

New Delhi, Nevile Books, 2000. Hardcover. Red boards with gilt stamped lettering. BW-illustrated and red dust jacket with gold lettering. 143 pp. Color and BW illustrations. In this well-researched attempt to look 'beyond the veil' of Indian women, the author has delineated the beauty of Indian woman in such a sensitive manner that you can almost feel her delicate charm and be mesmerised by her electrifying presence. This is a careful study of 18-19th century English paintings with detailed analysis and background. VG-/VG- light corner bumping to boards, inscription in ink on title page. light to moderate scuffing to dust jacket, plus wear to edges and corners.

Kevin Mullen, BooksellerProfessional seller

Book number: 171920

Catalogue: Manners and Customs - Asian

Keywords: Asian Culture, Indian Women, Indian Customs ; Indian Women ; ; Asian Culture

Yuan, L.Z.

Through a Moon Gate

Shanghai, Mercury Press, 1948. Revised Edition. Paperback. Blue wraps, white lettering, red, blue and white illustration; 162 pp, bw illustrations. Chapters include: We Live to Eat; Men and Women; On to the Next World; Peeping into the Future; Kung Hsi Fah Tsai; The Gods and the Devil; Games and Pastimes: Chopsuey. Good (light shelfwear to wraps, age toning to pages, light chipping, previous owner's name in ink on title page; pages are otherwise clear.) .

Kevin Mullen, BooksellerProfessional seller

Book number: 186204

Catalogue: Manners and Customs - Asian

Keywords: Manners and Customs- Asian ; Asian Manners and Customs ; ; Manners and Customs- Asian