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Gyasa Belsa Tibetan Folk Opera Story PB Cynthia B. Josayma, Illus Sonam
Gyasa Belsa Tibetan Folk Opera Story PB Cynthia B. Josayma, Illus Sonam
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First edition. Gyasa Belsa: The Story of the Marriage of King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet to the Princesses of China and Nepal. Translated by Cynthia B. Josayma; edited, adapted and designed by Norbu Chophel; illustrated by Sonam Dhondup. Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala, 1991. Illustrated softcover. ISBN 8185102805.
An uncommon English-language adaptation of a traditional Tibetan folk-opera narrative set during the seventh-century reign of King Songtsen Gampo. The story recounts the ingenuity of minister Gar Tongtsen in securing the Princesses of Nepal and China for the Tibetan king, under whose rule Buddhism first came to Tibet. Illustrated throughout with drawings inspired by Tibetan history, costume and culture.
VG condition. Covers show rubbing, age toning, creasing, small edge chips and general shelf wear. Binding remains sound. Interior pages are age-toned but clean and unmarked. No dust jacket, as issued.
An uncommon English-language adaptation of a traditional Tibetan folk-opera narrative set during the seventh-century reign of King Songtsen Gampo. The story recounts the ingenuity of minister Gar Tongtsen in securing the Princesses of Nepal and China for the Tibetan king, under whose rule Buddhism first came to Tibet. Illustrated throughout with drawings inspired by Tibetan history, costume and culture.
VG condition. Covers show rubbing, age toning, creasing, small edge chips and general shelf wear. Binding remains sound. Interior pages are age-toned but clean and unmarked. No dust jacket, as issued.
