ART & CRAFT [Japanese]

Ridley, Michael [Curator Graham Teasdill] Richard Quick

(Book #ID 49364)

Published by County Borough of Bournemouth 1970. 1970.

Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated yellow card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 50 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brinkley, Captain F. [Francis Brinkley (30 December 1841 - 12 October 1912) was an Anglo-Irish newspaper owner, editor and scholar who resided in Meiji period Japan for over 40 years, where he was the author of numerous books on Japanese culture, art and architecture and an English-Japanese Dictionary].

(Book #ID 109839)

Published by J. B. Millet Company, Boston and Tokyo 1901-1902, 1901 | 1902.

Uniform matching hard back binding twelve volumes: eight on Japan, four on China in publisher's original three quarter Pakistan green morocco leather, lovely blue and gilt patterned sides, the spine divided into six panels, lettered in gilt to the second and fourth, tools to the others, top edges gilt, others untrimmed, rarely seen gold nugget patterned end papers over light creamy brown paper. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Hand written in red number 376 of 500 Limited Edition copies. Contains red and black printed title leaves with captioned tissue-guarded colour frontispiece to each volume, colour and black and white photographs with tissue-guards and plentiful black and white plates and drawings throughout, large colour fold out map of Japan at end of Volume VI, large colour fold out map of China at end of Volume XII. Fine condition books, in original and rare Good condition dust wrappers with dark navy legible lettering to the spines, oriental motif on centre front panels, small nicks to some edges. Dust wrappers supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume set weighing 15 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 97187)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Hillier, J.

(Book #ID 25107)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., London 1975. 1975.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 9¼''. Full-page colour illustrations throughout. Very slight age tanning to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 35 mm closed tear to top of lower spine edge, price clipped. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109942)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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Sloan, Mark and Brad Thomas [Artists Included: Takasumi Abe, Noriko Ambe, Ayako Aramaki, Akira Higashi, Junko Ishiro, Alko Miyanaga, Yuri Shibata, Rikuo Ueda, Motoi Yamamoto, and Yumiko Yamazaki].

(Book #ID 99070)

Published by Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston, South Carolina First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt and glazed designed covers and end papers. Square 4to. 9¾'' x 9¾''. Contains 142 printed pages with 102 colour works throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781890573072

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Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 84424)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109941)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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Moss, Paul [Sydney L. Moss] Additional Research and Translation by Mieko Gray

(Book #ID 109981)

Published by Sydney L. Moss Ltd., 51 Brook Street, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, photographic gold end sheets. 4to. 11½'' x 8½''. A selection of 100 works of art. The 54 netsuke include many 18th century rarities, among them several large, mostly anonymous, figures in ivory and wood from Japanese legend, as well as important examples by Tametaka, Koyoken Yoshinaga, Tomotada and Masanao of Kyoto. Amongst masterpieces from the 19th century are four Otoman, two Ikkyu and a Tomokazu group of three rats. There are 17 ojime in various materials, many of them signed. Also present are 13 pipe cases of rare quality, two unusual spectacle cases and 8 inro in lacquer and metal. The catalogue is rounded off by 5 extraordinary lacquer boxes, two by Ritsuo, the others by Koami Choko, Koma Kyuhaku and Oyama. Contains 196 pp with 89 colour plates. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Preetorius, Emil

(Book #ID 94943)

Published by Insel-Verlag, Wiesbaden, First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed art paper covered boards. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 23 colour plates followed by German text. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109936)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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(Book #ID 37055)

Published by The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 1981. San Francisco 1981.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 9'' x 8'' 40 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very God clean condition with minor rubbing to the card covers, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 41637)

Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan April 15th 1935. 1935.

Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small tears to the edges Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 41638)

Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan December 15th 1935. 1935.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 41639)

Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo November 16th, 1938. 1938.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing]

(Book #ID 41640)

Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo circa 1940. 1940.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Many Japanese military illustrations. Lower cover loose. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109935)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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Nakamura, Yasuo [Translated by Don Kenny] Introduction by Earle Ernst

(Book #ID 54486)

Published by Walker Weatherhill, New York First Edition 1971. New York 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tweed effect cloth covers, gilt title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0802724396. Contains 248 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mew, Egan

(Book #ID 106659)

Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, London not dated c. 1910. c. 1910.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated onlay, red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front, un-trimmed edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 96 pp with colour frontispiece and 15 colour plates. Age darkened spine, and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109940)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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Hokousai [Henri Focillon]

(Book #ID 66293)

Published by Seiji Nagata 1991. Japan 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white cloth covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 130 printed pages of Japanese text with splendid colour plates throughout. Small stain to the outside bottom edge of the front board. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the dust wrapper, rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 4783100535

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Joly, Henri L. [Walter Lionel Behrens]

(Book #ID 109997)

Published by Paragon Book Reprint Corporation, New York First Edition Thus 1966. 1966.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, tangerine cloth covered sides, blocked and lettered gilt back, black titles to the front board. 1966 facsimile of the London 1912 edition. 4to. 12½'' x 10¼''. Contains 209 pp followed by 70 monochrome plates. Small repair to the bottom corners, else in Fine condition. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 97188)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Ichizo Nishio [Mizushima Ichizo Nishio]

(Book #ID 73775)

Published 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, light blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains a monochrome photograph of Ichizo Nishio with printed pages of Japanese text followed by 60 single-sided colour plates and a further 95 monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kümmel, Otto [Introduction de] Traduction de Eugène Bestaux

(Book #ID 75401)

Published by Arts et Metiers Graphiques. London

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 15 printed pages of French text with ten illustrated plates to the rear, the last plate being a fold-out triptych. Shallow rubs to the gutters and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors]

(Book #ID 77201)

Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366

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O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors]

(Book #ID 77202)

Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366

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Koyama, Fujio [Koyama Fujio (March 24, 1900 - October 7, 1975) was a scholar of Japanese pottery and porcelain and Chinese ceramics. He developed Six Ancient Kilns a category in the post-war period to describe the most noteworthy ceramic kilns of Japan. He was also a potter in his own right]. Adapté et préfacé par Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt.

(Book #ID 106223)

Published by Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha Office du Livre, Tokyo | Fribourg, Switzerland Deuxième édition 1961. 1961.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coarsely woven beige cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered russet back. 4to. 13½'' x 10¼''. Contains 410 pp French text with 174 illustrations and 56 mounted colour plates throughout. Ex Westminster City Libraries plate to the front paste down, small circular stamp to the top right-hand corner of the mounted plates, no dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[The Chase Manhattan Bank]

(Book #ID 80983)

Published by The Chase Manhattan Bank, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. circa 1980.

Publisher's original white card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 10''. Contains 69 pages of Japanese Art Work on coated paper followed by Biographical Data. Shelf rubs to the panels and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109939)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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Moeran, Brian

(Book #ID 83946)

Published by Curzon Press Ltd., 15 The Quadrant Richmond, Surrey First Edition 1997. Richmond 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 272 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0700706054

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Ayers, John [Alfred Baur (1865-1951) who brought together a collection of Chinese porcelain, jade and Japanese art objects which stands out as one of the most beautiful private collections in Europe today].

(Book #ID 109922)

Published Genève, Collections Baur | Routledge Kegan Paul, 39 Store Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown full leather covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, silk head bands, thick cartridge card end sheets. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Limited to 50 deluxe numbered copies, this being No. 23 from a total edition of 1600. Contains introduction in French and English, (176) pp with monochrome and colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original slip case and original box and lid with appropriate matching paper limitation label. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Joly, Henri L. [Walter Lionel Behrens]

(Book #ID 109998)

Published by Paragon Book Reprint Corporation, New York First Edition Thus 1966. 1966.

First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original quarter black cloth, tangerine cloth covered sides, blocked and lettered gilt back, black titles to the front board. 1966 facsimile of the London 1912 edition. 4to. 12½'' x 10¼''. Contains 96 + i pp followed by 57 monochrome plates. In Fine condition. Heavy volume weighing 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lawrence, Louis and Shep Brozman [Edited by Clare Lawrence]

(Book #ID 109938)

Published by Genlux Holdings Ltd., 58 Davies Street, London First and only Edition 1993. 1993.

Deluxe first edition hard back binding in publisher's original fine black silk covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, gilt head bands, colour illustrated end sheets. 4to. 12'' x 8¼''. An inro is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist when wearing a kimono. They are often highly decorated with various materials such as lacquer and various techniques such as maki-e, and are generally more decorative than other Japanese lacquerware. Contains 306 pp with superb colour photographs throughout on superior quality loaded art paper. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, in original titled open fronted slip case. Heavy volume weighing 2. 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952046105

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