Chinese Lacquer by Edward Strange (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 72pp. i colour plate and 54 b&w. One of 600 copies. The top edge is dusty.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. English text; Paperback; 19 x 25 cm; 0.306 Kg; 36 pages plus 44 pages with black and white plates.; Used with signs of wear, namely on the front cover, spine and back cover. Some pages are slightly glued to each other at the bottom left side, however all pages can be opened and seen. Some pages show slightly damaged signs of have been unglued. Good readable copy.; SCARCE.; This is the only catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum Chinese lacquer collection.

Softcover. Blue paper wraps. 36 pp + 44 bw plate pages. A catalogue of 141 objects located in the Victoria and Albert Museum's Department of Woodwork. Includes examples of carved lacquer, Canton lacquer, Foo-chow lacquer, lacquer with inlaid shell decoration, flat lacquer, and "Corean" lacquer, amont others. The annotated catalogue addresses the 141 pieces, and 44 pieces are pictured at the rear of the book. Uncommon, in any condition. Fair (ex-library with expected marks, plus perforation stamp on title page and ink stamps in the upper margin of all plates. wear and soiling to wraps, which have been reenforced inside with a stiffer paper backing. cover separating from binding. minor toning to page margins. edgewear and soiling to first and final pages. bumped corners.).

Hardcover. Condition: Ex-Library. Hardcover book, 8" x 11", 1 of 600 copies, no dustwrapper, black covers with gilt decoration and lettering are very good+ (wear to top and bottom of spine, very light wear to corner tips), gilt is bright; book is very good+ to near fine (light wear, 3 small oval, raised library stamps) XII, 72 pages, followed by 54 plates of which the frontis and 16 of the plates are in color, all have captioned tissue guards; text includes: technique, history , Ming, K'ang hsi and Ch'ien lung carved and flat lacquer as well as lacquer inlaid on shell, incised lacquer, foo-chow, coromandel, motives and date marks are shown as drawings; examples from The Victoria and Albert Museum, Spink and Sons, James Orange, Esq. (Collector of Chinese Export Paintings); from the library of H. A. Crosby Forbes, founder of the China Trade Museum (Milton, MA) and Curator Emeritus of Asian Art at the Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA); his book plate is present. 3lbs (tievak).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. vii, 36 pp. with 44 full pages photographic plates. Loosely laid- in color post card from the museum from the collection. Strongly bound in blue linen cloth, titled in gilt to the front and the spine. The covers with very minor markings to the rear panel. The end-papers with pronounced age-spottings with traces after a removed label from the front paste down. Few faint spots of foxing to the text block. Otherwise no other markings or inscriptions.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 314. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1926 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 314.

Hardcover. First editions. 193 pages in text. PART 1: 24.5 x 18.5 cm. 48 black and white plates. Index of Names of Artists. [PART: II]. 162 pages. 37 plates with multiple images per plate. Index of Names of Artists, [PART: III]. 36 Pages. 44 plates. Every item in this complete three volume set contains detailed descriptive text for almost all images presented -- text and images printed on high gloss stock. Asian lacquer ware, which may be called "true lacquer", are objects coated with the treated, dyed and dried sap that can be applied to various surfaces. Orig. medium blue cloth, backstrips and covers lettered in gilt. Near fine. 3 Vols.

Ownership Signature to pastedown else VG tight bright copy in publishers cloth with device to front board. Illustrated throughout. Attractive book limioted to 600 copies. 1st edition. ISBN B0018D679Q.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 72pp. Text, incl. marks, dates, bibliography and index. 54 plates, some in color, mostly monochromatic. Techniques, history and descriptions of carved, flat and inlaid lacquer are organized by dynasty. Black cloth, stamped in gold. Very light rubbing to spine ends. Small bookseller stamps on rear past-down.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4to, pp.xii, 72 pages, colour frontispiece and 54 pages of tissue-guarded plates, 15 of these being in colour, 11.4 x 8.8 inches, limited to 600 copies, this one of 160 for America, top of spine little worn,

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Limited Edition. LIMITED EDITION - One of 600 copies to have been printed. Original dust cover with Spink and Son Ltd.( sellers) corners. Name on paste down. Black cloth boards with pictorial gilt stamp and gilt title on spine. 71 pp. and 54 plates with tissue guards. Frontispiece is a colour plate of the Throne of the Emperor Ch'ien Lung (tissue guarded). Some foxing mainly to preliminary pages and text block edges. The plates are nearly all clean and pristine being different paper and all tissue guards present. The dust cover has fading, a stain and frayed edges. Size - 288mm. x 220mm.(4to.). 71pp.+ 54 full page plates with tissue guards. Postage overseas wil be more than estimated on ABE.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. Quarto, 28.7*23*3cm, wt:1.4kg. LIMITED to 600 copies. 72 pages+55 plates with tissue guards. Slight foxing to the first few pages, otherwise a fine copy. Photos available upon request.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1926 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 316 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 316.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 314, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 314.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1926. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 316, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 316.