This is a rare and highly detailed architectural survey report titled "The Royal Buildings in Nepal," published in 1981 by the Research Mission of the Nippon Institute of Technology. Produced by the renowned Chuo-Koron Bijutsu Shuppan.

Historical Significance This volume contains precise measured drawings (plans, elevations, sections) of the old royal palaces in the Kathmandu Valley (including Patan Durbar). Crucial Note: Since the devastating 2015 Nepal Earthquake, many structures documented in this book were damaged or destroyed. This book serves as a vital primary record of their pre-disaster state, making it indispensable for architectural restoration, historical research, and preservation studies.

Condition Report

Body: Good vintage condition. The cloth binding is clean. Internal pages with drawings appear crisp and unmarked based on visual inspection.

Slipcase: Shows signs of age, including tanning, foxing (brown spots), and edge wear/bumping. 

Language: English (Title/Foreword) & Japanese (Colophon). Drawings are universal.

Collector's Note:

This is not a mass-market book but a specialized academic report. Copies are scarce in the international market. Highly recommended for institutions, architects, and collectors of Himalayan art and history.

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