A reprint of the original scarce 1928 edition published in Japan. Mr Jonas was one of the pioneer Western collectors of Netsuke, and undertook extensive research to produce this comprehensive book.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_453126403
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804804222I4N00
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 19037963-6
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 12895558-6
Seller: Cottage Street Books, Greenwich, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1974. Charles E. Tuttle. 8vo. Hardcover. Fine in near fine DJ. Seller Inventory # K6096
Seller: Bibliomonster Books, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: As New. Used, hardcover like new with original dust jacket. No highlighting, marginalia or tears. Sharp, square, clean, fresh & serviceable copy. Seller Inventory # F6-WH3C-OTG6
Seller: Yesterday's Books, Richmond, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The book and contents are clean and tight. A preevious owner wrote their name on the front free endpaper. There is a color frontis and other b/w illustrations. The dust jacket has light soil and wear. Seller Inventory # 005442
Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Ninth Printing. CLEAN Near Fine 1977 hard cover with Near Fine dust jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 037768
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Color & b&w Plates (illustrator). 4th printing (1966); dj w/lite wear only unclipped price, in mylar; reissue of the first comprehensive study of the netsuke by a Western collector, offering a short account of their history, explanation of their subjects, and a guide for determining names of carvers and their periods. 185 clean, unmarked pages/index,." ornamental togglelike piece, usually of carved ivory, used to attach a medicine box, pipe, or tobacco pouch to the obi (sash) of a Japanese man's traditional dress. During the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), netsukes were an indispensable item of dress as well as being fine works of miniature art. Seller Inventory # 097353
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Color & b&w Plates (illustrator). 7th printing (1973); dj w/lite wear only clipped price, in mylar; reissue of the first comprehensive study of the netsuke by a Western collector, offering a short account of their history, explanation of their subjects, and a guide for determining names of carvers and their periods. 185 clean, unmarked pages/index,." ornamental togglelike piece, usually of carved ivory, used to attach a medicine box, pipe, or tobacco pouch to the obi (sash) of a Japanese man's traditional dress. During the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), netsukes were an indispensable item of dress as well as being fine works of miniature art. Seller Inventory # 097302