Description: Volume 1 of Masao Ishizawa's Nihon Bijutsu Zenshū (Japanese Art: The Complete Works). ALL TEXT IS IN JAPANESE. Published in Tokyo by Toto Bunka Koeki, 1953. This book appears to be the first trade (popular) edition, volume 1 (only) of 6 books on Japanese art history, the first of 2 volumes on Japanese paintings. Size: 10.25 x 14.25" (37cm). 94 pages. Covers are heavy tan paper over card (light normal toning), plain except for title/editor. Includes 10 tipped-in color plates (offset lithography) + full-page black-and-white plates + numerous in-text black-and-white illustrations. Includes index of artists. In the rear is a laid-on list, possibly errata. Rear flyleaf shows Japanese writing. Internally fine condition. Covers overall good condition, no creasing, with 1" closed hinge tears to spine ends and occasional smudges from handling. Textblock tight, square, pages secure. This collection has been reprinted in English and expanded through the years, but here is the original Japanese trade edition, beautifully illustrated. Please see photos for details. Payment expected at time of sale. Thank you. Packaged carefully and shipped promptly from Florida by best means. International sales through eBay's Global Shipping program. Loup Garou Books & Antiques Micanopy, Florida *** Since 1977 ***
Price: 17.5 USD
Location: Micanopy, Florida
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Wraps
Place of Publication: Tokyo
Language: Japanese
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Size: Oversized softcover
Author: Masao Ishizawa
Publisher: Toto Bunka Koeki
Topic: Japanese Art (paintings)
Year Printed: 1953
Original/Facsimile: Original
