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📚 RARE CULTURAL MASTERPIECE: "මධ්‍යකාලීන සිංහල කලා" (Medieval Sinhalese Art) by ANANDA K. COOMARASWAMYAn invaluable, mon...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE CULTURAL MASTERPIECE: "මධ්‍යකාලීන සිංහල කලා" (Medieval Sinhalese Art) by ANANDA K. COOMARASWAMY

An invaluable, monumental treasure for art historians, collectors, and scholars of Sri Lankan heritage: the Sinhala translation of the legendary work "මධ්‍යකාලීන සිංහල කලා" (Medieval Sinhalese Art) by the world-renowned philosopher and art historian ANANDA K. COOMARASWAMY.

Originally compiled after extensive research into the traditional arts, crafts, and sociology of the Kandyan kingdom, this classic text remains the most authoritative guide on indigenous Sri Lankan craftsmanship, architecture, and design. This volume features a beautifully preserved vintage cover with traditional motifs—a vital cornerstone for any serious library.

• Book Title: මධ්‍යකාලීන සිංහල කලා (Medieval Sinhalese Art)
• Author: Ananda K. Coomaraswamy (ආනන්ද කේ. කුමාරස්වාමි)
• Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with a professionally reinforced white spine and authentic cover character (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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📚 RARE HISTORICAL FIND: "CEYLON GENERAL ELECTION 1956" by I. D. S. WEERAWARDANAAn exceptionally rare and crucial documen...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE HISTORICAL FIND: "CEYLON GENERAL ELECTION 1956" by I. D. S. WEERAWARDANA

An exceptionally rare and crucial document for political scientists, historians, and collectors of modern Sri Lankan history: "CEYLON GENERAL ELECTION 1956" written by I. D. S. WEERAWARDANA of the University of Ceylon.

Published by the historic M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd., Colombo, this seminal work provides an invaluable, deep-dive academic analysis of the groundbreaking 1956 election—a turning point in the island's political landscape. Featuring the iconic vintage cover with the stylized Sri Lankan lion motif, this volume is an essential collector's piece.

• Book Title: Ceylon General Election 1956
• Author: I. D. S. Weerawardana
• Publisher: M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd.
• Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with authentic age-related character, structural reinforcing on the spine, and clean text pages (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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📚 RARE BOTANICAL TREASURE: "WILD FLOWERS OF THE CEYLON HILLS" by THOMAS E. T. BONDAn exquisite, highly collectible maste...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE BOTANICAL TREASURE: "WILD FLOWERS OF THE CEYLON HILLS" by THOMAS E. T. BOND

An exquisite, highly collectible masterpiece for botanists, nature lovers, and vintage book enthusiasts: "WILD FLOWERS OF THE CEYLON HILLS" (Some Familiar Plants of the Up-country Districts) written by THOMAS E. T. BOND (F.L.S.).

This rare, vintage publication features beautiful illustrations by Jessie & Thomas Bond and was published by the prestigious Geoffrey Cumberlege, Oxford University Press. It serves as a charming and detailed guide to the unique, high-altitude flora of old Ceylon.

• Book Title: Wild Flowers of the Ceylon Hills
• Author: Thomas E. T. Bond
• Illustrators: Jessie & Thomas Bond
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Condition: Antique vintage condition with a gorgeous, classic embossed floral cloth cover and authentic age-matured pages (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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📚 RARE ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIND: "VEDDAS IN TRANSITION" by NANDADEVA WIJESEKERAAn exceptionally rare and highly valuable vin...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIND: "VEDDAS IN TRANSITION" by NANDADEVA WIJESEKERA

An exceptionally rare and highly valuable vintage text for collectors, anthropologists, and historians: "VEDDAS IN TRANSITION" written by the eminent scholar and ethnologist NANDADEVA WIJESEKERA (B.A. Hons. (Lond.), B.A. Tripos. (Cantab.), M.A. (Cantab.), Ph.D. (Calcutta)).

Published by M. D. Gunasena & Co., Ltd., this critical anthropological study explores the changing cultural, social, and historical landscape of Sri Lanka's indigenous Wanniyala-Aetto (Vedda) community. Complete with its original, iconic illustrated dust jacket cover, this volume is an indispensable addition to any library dedicated to Sri Lankan heritage.

• Book Title: Veddas in Transition
• Author: Nandadeva Wijesekera
• Publisher: M. D. Gunasena & Co., Ltd.
• Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. The historic dust jacket shows authentic weathering and age-related wear, with beautifully preserved inner pages (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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📚 RARE ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE: "THE CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY OF CEYLON & INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS" by CHANDRASENAAn absolute...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE: "THE CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY OF CEYLON & INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS" by CHANDRASENA

An absolute treasure for collectors, botanists, Ayurvedic practitioners, and traditional medicine researchers: "THE CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY OF CEYLON & INDIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS" written by the expert researcher CHANDRASENA.

This highly authoritative vintage volume bridges ancient herbal wisdom with scientific analysis, detailing the chemical profiles and medicinal properties of indigenous flora across the region. A beautifully preserved piece of scientific history that is incredibly difficult to find today.

• Book Title: The Chemistry & Pharmacology of Ceylon & Indian Medicinal Plants
• Author: Chandrasena
• Condition: Authentic antique condition with a weathered front cover and a striking, solid blue spine with clean white lettering (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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RARE 1970 FIRST EDITION: "THE STATE AND RELIGION IN CEYLON SINCE 1815" by PROF. TENNAKOON VIMALANANDAAn extraordinary ac...
07/06/2026

RARE 1970 FIRST EDITION: "THE STATE AND RELIGION IN CEYLON SINCE 1815" by PROF. TENNAKOON VIMALANANDA

An extraordinary academic masterpiece for serious collectors, historians, and libraries: "THE STATE AND RELIGION IN CEYLON SINCE 1815" written by the eminent historian PROF. TENNAKOON VIMALANANDA (M.A. (Cal.), Ph.D. (Lond.)), former Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Head of the Department of History at Vidyalankara University of Ceylon.

Published in 1970 by Messrs M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd., this vital work features an introduction analyzing local culture and civilization alongside critical historical findings regarding the British Crown's 1815 convention to protect Buddhism.

• Book Title: The State and Religion in Ceylon Since 1815
• Author: Prof. Tennakoon Vimalananda
• Publisher: Messrs M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd. (1970 Edition)
• Condition: Excellent vintage hardcover condition with a beautiful textured blue cloth cover (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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📚 RARE COLLECTIBLE: "HINDUISM IN CEYLON" by REV. JAMES CARTMANAn extraordinary, highly sought-after historical treasure ...
07/06/2026

📚 RARE COLLECTIBLE: "HINDUISM IN CEYLON" by REV. JAMES CARTMAN

An extraordinary, highly sought-after historical treasure for collectors, researchers, and academic libraries: "HINDUISM IN CEYLON" written by the distinguished REV. JAMES CARTMAN (O.B.E., M.A., B.D., M.Th.), former Principal of Wesley College, Colombo.

This definitive, vintage work offers an in-depth study of the rich history, cultural impact, and practices of Hinduism on the island. Published by the legendary M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd., Colombo, this classic hardcover is a rare piece of Ceylon's literary heritage.

• Book Title: Hinduism in Ceylon
• Author: Rev. James Cartman
• Publisher: M. D. Gunasena & Co. Ltd.
• Condition: Antique vintage condition with a beautiful, solid embossed spine and authentic aged pages (see photos).

📍 Available at: Peter's Bookshop, Colombo 10

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