The Soul of Japan

Elie Faure; Translated from the Original French Manuscript by Rose Freeman-Ishill

Published by The Oriole Press, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 1930

About this Item

SCARCE, #37 of 210 copies, 175 of which were for sale, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TRANSLATOR Rose Freeman-Ishill on front end page - "To dear Mr. and Mrs. Bellin, with the affection of Rose Freeman Ishill April 26, 1931". Rose Freeman-Ishill, a frequent contributor to Oriole Press publications, was the wife of Joseph Ishill, the sole proprietor of the press. Near Fine in original quarter cloth over handmade paper covered boards, slight toning to the cloth. 28 pp. An essay by the French art historian Elie Faure. Printed and set with 12 point Garamond, the line-cut on the title page after a drawing by the Japanese artist Yosai, initials by Frederic W. Goudy. SCARCE, the last copy to come to auction was in 1982. Apparently, most copies were destroyed in a fire.(Ransom, W. Selective check lists of press books). Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 007608

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Soul of Japan

Publisher: The Oriole Press, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY TRANSLATOR

Edition: Limited and Numbered Edition.

Book Type: Book