CAMBODIA -- ANGKOR WAT -- (MARCHAL, H., L. FINOT, J. COMMAILLE, a.o.). Le Temple d'Angkor Vat. Paris, G. v. Oest, 1929-32. 3 in 7 vols. 41, (3); (4); 18, (2); (4); 12, (4); 6, (2); 6, (2) pp. W. tog. 608 fine full-p. photo-engr. plates, partly lge-fold., of the in- and exterior of the temple complex, and 13 fold. plans. Fol. Fine cont. full vellum covers w. gilt calf spines in Art Deco style, ruled in gilt and w. gilt lettering on front sides, a.e.g., in 2 slipcases (first 2 vols.) and or. paper over cardboard covers, uncut (last 3 vols.). (Calf spines a bit rubbed, last 3 vols. a bit shaky (sides detached, spines a bit dam., some foxing). (Mémoires Archéologiques publié p. l'École Française d'Extrème-Orient, (EFEO), tome II).
This publication is part of EFEO's major scholarly work documenting the temples of Angkor, a cornerstone of Khmer culture. Scarce complete set, but first four and last three bindings dissimilar. Comprising: 1ere partie: l'Architecture de monument - 2me partie: La sculpture ornamentale du temple - 3me partie: La galerie des bas-reliefs. NB May require extra postage when shipped.€ 800