Kiyonaga's Unexhibited (Un-exhibited) Masterpieces | With English Translation
Kiyonaga, Torii (1752 - June 28, 1815) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Torii school. [Created by the Murasaki Bookstore, Tokyo, Japan].
(Book #ID 109485)
Published by Takashi Uehara | Shumei Printing, Ltd., Tokyo, 1949. 1949.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black silk brocade covered boards, blocked and lettered scarlet Japanese calligraphy and gold outlined image of a Japanese lady to the front, cream end sheets flecked with gold, scarlet silk head-bands. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. Deluxe edition number 1313 of 1500 Limited Edition copies published for the Murasaki Bookstore, 173 Miyamae, Meguro Ward, Tokyo, Japan. Contains vertically folding colour frontispiece on black ground, profusely illustrated with tissue-guarded multi-coloured woodblock prints, commentary and 19 pp of English explanations, catalogue raisonné, 111 pp written in Japanese + [2] blanks + 17 pp, textured Japanese papers throughout. Feint surface mark to the top corner of the rear board, else Fine condition book housed in light wooden bamboo case which has received repairs to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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