The Lesson of Japanese Architecture

Jiro Harada, C. G. Holme [ed.]

Published by The Studio Limited, London, 1936

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An excellent first edition copy of this volume on Japanese architecture, in the very scarce and unclipped dustwrapper. The first edition of this work, in the original, unclipped and very scarce dustwrapper. An insight on Japanese architecture and interior design, looking for example at the importance of light and space and convenience and the reliance upon strength of form and beauty of material for effect. A style that bonds the house and its surroundings. An informative ode to the beauty of Japanese architecture and design.With unclipped dustwrapper. Profusely illustrated throughout. In the original publisher's cloth binding, with titles stamped in gilt to front board and spine. Externally very smart with only minor shelfwear and slight bumping to head and tail of spine. Cloth to spine and extremities has slightly darkened. Dustwrapper is sound, with shelfwear and edgewear. Minor loss to head of front wrap and wrappers' spine. Slight chipping throughout. Unclipped. internally, firmly bound. Minor offsetting to endpapers, otherwise pages are bright and clean. Profusely illustrated throughout. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 760A44

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Lesson of Japanese Architecture

Publisher: The Studio Limited, London

Publication Date: 1936

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Unnamed

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Good Only

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book