The Art of the Japanese Print, Volume 7: Modern Prints I

Published by Kodansha, Ltd., 1962

About this Item

Extremely scarce in the trade, there being only a single additional copy available. Brand-new, still in its original cardboard packing box, neither shelf- nor edge-worn, neither sunned nor marked as a remainder. Sterling condition hardcover copy, massively heavy, oversized volume, bound handsomely in tan, heavy linen cloth boards, with sharp and distinct dark blue lettering to spine, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing neither shelf- nor edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. Sumptuous dark blue (kanji lettering) and gilt (design) stamped into front cover. Illustrated endpapers in light blue and dark blue, front and rear. Many, many score black-and-white illustrations and several score tipped-in, too. Housed in slipcase covered in tan paper and with a gorgeous multi-color illustration affixed to front cover, with kanji character lettering in gilt. Comes in its own original cardboard packing case, worn and scuffed at one corner but structurally sound. Reproductions of lithographs, engravings, woodblock prints, and chromolithographs from such leading lights in Japanese art and culture as Suzuki Harunobu, Suzuki Haroshige, Kuninobu, Tosen, Masunobu, Mitsunobu, Komai Yoshinobu, Komatsuken, Minko, Ran-U, Shichu, Isoda Koryusai, Kitao Shigemasa, Ishikawa Toyomasa, Okabe Nangaku, Uchimasa, Utagawa Toyoharu and Utagawa Toyonobu. Else and withal, a gift-quality condition copy, lovely to look at and contemplate. vi [1], 1-39, 40-208 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

Seller Inventory # 357135

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Art of the Japanese Print, Volume 7: Modern Prints I
• Publisher: Kodansha, Ltd.
• Publication Date: 1962
• Language: Japanese
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Japanese History and Culture