Legend in Japanese Art - Hardcover

Joly, Henri L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0804803587 ISBN 13: 9780804803588

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 1989

Synopsis

Henri L Joly, Legend in Japanese Art, 1967. Henri L Joly, Legend in Japanese Art, A description of historical episodes, legendary characters, folk-lore,myths,religious symbolism, illustrated in the arts of old Japan. Near fine copy in original cardboard slipcase. Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Turner & Co, London Not dated but believed to be 1967. 1st Kegan Paul edition. Invaluable, high quality reference book on Japanese Art, reprinted from 1908 edition. More than 700 illustrations including 16 full page colour plates. Cardboard slipcase with glued printed wrap is still present and in very good condition. Minor wear. Dustjacket is very good with 2 small (around 1-2cm) tears to top of spine. Price clipped (around 2cm triangle). Book itself is near fine. Rd cloth cover (possibly silk) with gilded and printed design. Attractive bookplate to first free endpaper. Text in excellent condition - looks unread and bright and clean throughout. 623pp including plates. Dimensions: 30.5cm high x 23.3cm wide x 7.2cm deep. A heavyweight volume.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0804803587
• ISBN 13: 9780804803588
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 623