Japanese Woodcuts: Early Periods
Spring Books, 1960. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Item #0254815
96, [2] pages + plates. Coverage from the earliest surviving examples through the mid-18th century; includes appendix (glossary of terms), plus bibliography. Date is conjectural (not dated in book). Paperback issue, bound Japanese style with white thread, enclosed in light tan cloth folding chemise with ivory clasps, printed red and black, with repetition of the wrapper illustration pasted on interior, further enclosed in tape-repaired and reinforced cardboard slipcase. Slight rubbing to wrappers; slight internal browning to edges; slight wear (as noted) to slipcase. Uncommon.50 Color Plates; Over 20 b/w Illustrations; Pictorial Endpapers.
Price: $75.00