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Sale 266: The Art of China & Japan, plus Rare Books, Prints & Maps (#266) 06/26/2003 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 06/26/2003 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #61 Japan and Its Art

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Title:

Japan and Its Art

Author:

Huish, Marcus B.

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

The Fine Art Society

Date Published:

1889

Description:

xii, 254 + [6] ad pp. Illustrated with 121 figures within the text from photographs, drawings, paintings, etc.; frontispiece. Index. 8vo. Decorative white cloth stamped in red. First Edition.

A valuable coverage of the major arts, artisans, techniques, use, applications, influence, and workmanship. Covers the history of Japan, religion, mythical beings, animals, folk-lore, legends, Japanese manners, customs, home life, flowers, festivals, etc.

Condition:

Cloth rubbed, spine and edges a bit darkened, faint stains to rear cover; else very good.

Item#:

129598
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