[Hinduism]. Gopinatha Rao, T.A. — Elements of Hindu Iconography. [Complete set, first edition].

Madras, The Law Printing House, 1914/ 1916, 1st ed., 2 parts in 4 vols., 92 (vol.1)/ 42 (incl. 2 fold.) plates and 2 fold. plans (vol.2)/ 112 (incl.1 fold.) (vol.3); 47 (vol.4) (in total 293 plates), text in English and Hindu, original green (vols.1-2)/ blue (vols.3-4) gilt and blindtooled cloth, quarto, untrimmed. = Published under the patronage of the Government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore. Elements of Hindu Iconography is a seminal two-volume (in four parts) treatise by T.A. Gopinatha Rao, first published in Madras by The Law Printing House in 1914-1916, which details the origin, symbols, mythological background, meaning, and moral aims of Hindu images and sculptures. This comprehensive work serves as a guide to understanding the symbolic representation of Hindu deities and their iconography, often featuring detailed descriptions and illustrations of various forms and attributes. With bookseller's stamp of Higginbothams, an Indian bookstore chain and publisher based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Chennai bookstore, established in 1844, is the oldest in India. Underlinings and markings in light pencil; some wormholes/ -tunnels (all text well-legible). Extra charges apply for overseas shipping. Hinges weak; some plates/ quires loose (but all present, collation complete); vol.3 cloth over lower joint (almost) split (binding still tight);.