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Binding is sound. The text pages are very good printed on a quality heavy paper stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages unnumbered but comprising approx. 49 pages of quality black and white plates. These appear to represent 12 pages of Chinese old masters, 1 Tibetan painting and 36 pages of Japanese painting - some are by unknown artists and some others may be Tibetan also.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are then followed by approx 90 pages of Japanese text page - the inner title page also carrying English text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features paintings by Chinese masters; Senshun, Emperor Kiso, Chochuboku, Saihakushi, Rikuhozan, Chosho, Joyeki, Chinyo, Kosen, Henbunshin, and Kyu-ei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork by Japanese artists includes calligraphy\/writings\/poetry by Jakuren Hoshi, Lord Gyosei, Onu Totu, Lord Sari, Ikkyu, Minamoto Toshiyori and Terumoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also painting by a number of unknown artists as well as Takuma Shokei, Nobuzane, Hidenobu, Kanaoka, Kasuga and Motumitsu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also many beautiful plates from a pictorial roll named Kegon which appears to be of some importance. There are also plates from a historical roll named Shikisan by Nobusane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text indicates that this was intended as a regular publication and the cover annotation suggests this book comprises a number of volumes bound together in one book, described as Vols 6 to 9. The text also mentions that were two versions of the publication, one being a special edition on Japanese paper, costing twice as much as the standard version. Due to the thickness of the paper the plates are printed on, we would assume this is the special edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time we have come across this book, so it appears to be a very scarce publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely nice volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cbr\u003e305mm high x 278mm wide x 20mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 562g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39431996539079,"sku":"LAN1327","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/s-l1600_a2e7af43-fcc2-43be-8914-8473051799b6.webp?v=1764323136"},{"product_id":"ritual-lama-crown-from-tibet","title":"Ritual Lama Crown from Tibet","description":"\u003cp\u003eRitual Lama Crown from Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exotic lama crown consists of 5 segments, each hand painted depicting a Buddha. Each image is handpainted individually on cardboard and is bound together with stitched fabric ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition overall. Ties are a bit worn and marked but firmly in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach segment approximately 16.5cm high x 10.7cm wide. Overall the unfurled crown is 52cm wide plus the ties in addition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432243511495,"sku":"LAN1735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/ritual_lama_crown_tibet_02.jpg?v=1616049960"},{"product_id":"tibetan-ghau-amulet-box-containing-tsa-tsa","title":"Tibetan Ghau amulet box containing Tsa Tsa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTibetan Ghau amulet box containing Tsa Tsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Ghau is made from brass\/copper alloy with a silvered metal repousse front. Inside a terracotta Tsa Tsa is held in place with a mantra covered fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe whole box fits within an attractive fabric carrying case with strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGhau Size approx 9.8cm high  x 7.5cm wide x 3.3cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432244035783,"sku":"LAN1736","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/ghau_amulet_box_with_tsa_tsa_tibet_02.jpg?v=1616049973"},{"product_id":"tibetan-thangka-95cm-x-65cm","title":"Tibetan Thangka, 95cm x 65cm.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTibetan Thangka, 95cm x 65cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery attractive Tibetan thangka of good size. Hand painted central panel on canvas, surrounded by 2 patterned silk borders and golden silk backing cloth at rear. Gold string thread hanging cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tExact age unknown. Tibetan inscription on rear (pictured). Very good condtion overall, with minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432353906887,"sku":"LAN3173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/tibetan_thangka_img_6474_corrected.jpg?v=1616051272"},{"product_id":"philips-smaller-school-room-map-of-asia-112cm-x-90cm-1958","title":"Philips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPhilips' Smaller School Room Map of Asia, 112cm x 90cm, 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tVery attractive vintage map of Asia in terrific condition. No rips or tears. Very difficult to find in this excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWith original wooden hanging bars and ties. Canvas backed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tPublished 1958 by George Philip \u0026amp; Son Ltd and Printed in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAlso noted are distributors - Denoyer-Geppert Company, Chiacgo, USA and Moyer School Supplies Ltd, Toronto, for Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMap produced by the London Geographic Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tA really striking map of its time - still showing Thailand as 'Siam' despite it being called Thailand since 1949. Includes other name changes such as Ceylon instead of Sri Lanka, amongst many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tScale 1:12,000,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tApproximate Dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t109cm wide (112cm including wood).\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t86cm (90cm including wood).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39432365441223,"sku":"LAN4000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/philips_smaller_school_room_map_of_asia_1958_img_6677.jpg?v=1616051430"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-prayer-wheel-bone-handle","title":"Antique Tibetan Prayer Wheel, Bone handle","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Prayer Wheel, Bone handle.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive authentic Buddhist prayer wheel from Tibet. Consists of a brass\/copper alloy handle inlaid with incised yak bone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe handle depicts a Ladakhi ceremonial mask with a Tibetan Buddhist prayer chant incised on the barrel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInside is an original Buddhist paper scroll of prayers with the original cloth insert.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23.2cm long x 4.0cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42205658972384,"sku":"LAN6532","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/AntiqueTibetanPrayerWheelBone1IMG_3025.jpg?v=1770995189"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-prayer-wheel-bone-handle-pw2","title":"Antique Tibetan Prayer Wheel, Bone handle, PW2","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 1.2em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; vertical-align: top; line-height: 1.3em;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Prayer Wheel, Bone handle, PW2.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive authentic Buddhist prayer wheel from Tibet. Consists of a brass\/copper alloy handle inlaid with incised yak bone.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe handle depicts a Ladakhi ceremonial mask with a Tibetan Buddhist prayer chant incised on the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso on the barrel there is incised decoration of a number of Ashtamangala symbols including a pair of golden fish, conch shell and one other.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24.5cm long x 3.7cm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approximately: 146g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: An antique prayer wheel like this is not usually suitable for use, as the fixings will no longer be secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: normal; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 8px 0px; vertical-align: top; color: #777777; line-height: 26.239999771118164px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438338773216,"sku":"LAN6640","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/AntiqueTibetanPrayerWheel2IMG_4177.jpg?v=1770995305"},{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-darjeeling-photographs-by-j-burlington-smith-framed","title":"Pair of vintage Darjeeling Photographs by J Burlington Smith, Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of vintage Darjeeling Photographs by J Burlington Smith, Framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo really attractive Himalayan prints, including Kangchenjunga (the world's third highest mountain). Darjeeling is now in West Bengal, and is famous for the panoramic view of the mountain landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth prints carry the name \u003cem\u003eJ Burlington Smith\u003c\/em\u003e in white, bottom left and the word \u003cem\u003eDarjeeling\u003c\/em\u003e on the lower right. There are also the numbers 2005 and 2100 printed - the height in metres from which the photographs were taken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not the original photographs (which would have been smaller), but are printed reproductions on an attractive textured paper, produced at some point during the 20th Century. Very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ Burlington Smith is a well known photographer working in this area in the early 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach print is surrounded by a lined mount board and framed under glass (apologies for the reflections showing in the photographs due to the glass!). Wooden and gilt frame. With hanging cord on brass loops fitted on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for the set of 2 prints. A most attractive set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible Photograph Area: 22cm high x 58cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed size: Approximately 41cm high x 77cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;\"\u003eWeight approximately 5.5kg unpacked (the pair).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42770506088672,"sku":"LAN6854","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/DarjeelingPhotographsJBurlingtonSmithIMG_4675.jpg?v=1651503423"},{"product_id":"peintures-tibetaines-by-odette-monod-bruhl-1954","title":"Peintures Tibetaines by Odette Monod-Bruhl, 1954","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt et Archeologie; Peintures Tibetaines by Odette Monod-Bruhl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Albert Guillot, Paris, 1954 first edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprises outer folio cover with front and rear flaps, 2 loose pages of Publisher's advertisements, 11pp titles and introductory text, printed on 3 x 4pp folded sections, followed by a further 10 x 4pp sections (each with 3 printed pages - title and brief intro to first page, one full page of detailed text, and 1 x tipped in colour plate page, followed by blank rear). Complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive publication with high quality colour plates of Tibetan paintings. In very good condition overall - outer covers are a little soiled and worn, with some inner spotting and horizontal tears across spine edge and wear to head and tail. Text and images are nice and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approximately 339mm high x 257mm wide x 10mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approximately 544g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43884232835296,"sku":"LAN7252","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/products\/PeinturesTibetainesOdetteMonod-BruhlIMG_8958.jpg?v=1677166094"},{"product_id":"among-the-tibetans-by-isabella-bird-bishop-f-r-g-s-published-by-fleming-h-revell-company-1894","title":"Among The Tibetans, by Isabella Bird Bishop, F.R.G.S. Published by Fleming H. 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A pioneering British explorer and the first woman elected a Fellow of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal Geographical Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, she travelled extensively through regions including North America, Japan, and Korea, recording her experiences with clarity, independence of spirit, and a sharp eye for local life and landscape. Her writings combine immediacy with insight, offering both historical value and enduring literary appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOLD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong The Tibetans, by Isabella Bird Bishop, F.R.G.S. With Illustrations by Edward Whymper.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePublished by Fleming H. Revell Company, New York, Chicago and Toronto, and The Religious Tract Society in London. 1894 first edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eA very good maroon cloth hardback with gilt decal of a Tibetan figure to the front cover and gilt titles to spine. Cover is nice and clean with just mild bumping to extremities, and some sun fading to spine. Cover now wrapped with removable, protective clear plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eText is bright and clean throughout, with mild age-toning. Some minor spots to top edge of text block. Occasional cracking to gutter between gatherings. A smart copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eText in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e159pp. All illustrations present as called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eDimensions: approx 194mm high x 135mm wide x 15mm deep.\u003cbr data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eWeight: approx 358g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55527837598081,"sku":"LAN10173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/AmongTheTibetans_byIsabellaBirdBishop_F.R.G.S.PublishedbyFlemingH.RevellCompany_1894IMG_4833.jpg?v=1776252450"},{"product_id":"the-life-of-isabella-bird-mrs-bishop-by-anna-m-stoddart-published-by-john-murray-1907","title":"The Life of Isabella Bird (Mrs. Bishop), by Anna M. Stoddart. 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Drawing on Bird's own writings, letters, and contemporary sources, \u003cem data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eThe Life of Isabella Bird\u003c\/em\u003e traces her journeys across North America, Japan, the Middle East, and Asia, as well as her later work as a pioneering female Fellow of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal Geographical Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The work provides valuable insight not only into her travels, but also into her character, motivations, and the wider context of Victorian exploration, making it an essential companion to her published narratives and a significant work in its own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eThe Life of Isabella Bird (Mrs. Bishop), by Anna M. Stoddart. With Maps and Illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"259\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePublished by John Murray, London, 1907. First reprint of the Second Edition, January 1907. The first edition printing of this book was just before in October 1906. An uncommon early printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eA good green cloth hardback with attractive front cover design , printed with gilt and blue ink. Spine titles also in gilt. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCovers with some wear - particularly to the spine which has some discolored markings. With a little give in the binding. Previous owner's inscriptions to endpapers consisistent with publication date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eSome offsetting to endpapers.Text is bright and clean throughout, with just very mild age-toning and the occasional light scattered spot. With gilt top edge and rough cut to other edges. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNoticeable opening between spine and text block when opened, reflecting some weakening to the binding, though all remains intact and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eText in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003exii + 416pp +  (2) colour fold-out maps + (4) Publisher's list. With attractive portrait frontispiece with facsimile inscription + 36 Additional black and white plates + 1 full page text illustration; All present as called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eDimensions: approx 229mm high x 155mm wide x 55mm deep.\u003cbr data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eWeight: approx 956g (unpacked).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanna Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55527884390785,"sku":"LAN10174","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/files\/TheLifeofIsabellaBird_Mrs.Bishop_byAnnaM.Stoddart.PublishedbyJohnMurray_1907IMG_4843.jpg?v=1776253941"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0351\/9943\/collections\/antique_tibetan_printing_block_wood_1_lanna_category.jpg?v=1618484475","url":"https:\/\/www.lannaantique.com\/collections\/tibet.oembed?constraint=american-interest","provider":"Lanna Antique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}