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Sale 467: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#467) 11/17/2011 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Lot #27 Shina-Kodo Seikwa, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$31,250

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Heading:

(Chinese Bronzes)

Title:

Shina-Kodo Seikwa, or Selected Relics of Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Collections in Europe and America

Author:

Umehara Sueji

Place Published:

Osaka, Japan

Publisher:

Yamanaka & Co.

Date Published:

1933

Description:

Three Parts in 7 volumes. Text in Japanese & English. Illustrated throughout with collotype plates from photographs; printed pictorial interleaves. 38.8x20 cm. (15¼x11¾"), decorated coarse green linen bound in Japanese style, paper cover labels in Japanese, all edges gilt, each in matching chemise with bone clasps.

Exceptional compilation of Chinese bronze artifacts, superbly presented. Comprises Part I, Bronze Vases, Vols. I-III; Part II, Ancient Mirrors, Vols. I-II; and Part III, Miscellaneous Objects, Vols. I-II.

Condition:

Some fading to chemises, particularly Part I, Vol. I, with also has chipping to the paper label, others with less wear to labels; some fading to the edges of the volumes, page edges with some insect damage to the gilt; very good condition, internally clean.

Item#:

225070

Headline:

Ancient Chinese Bronzes 7 volumes 1933
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