Sold by RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, Aptos, CA, U.S.A.
Association Member:
Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks Seller since 19 June 1997
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Kyoto 1958-59, [Kawakita]. Goat skin spine over boards, dj., original boxed case, printed on hand made papers, 354p., 18 collotypes, 1 color woodcut folding frontispiece, excellent copy, prospectus layed in. FIRST & ONLY LIMITED EDITION 125 *** *** *** . .THE FIRST AND ONLY LIMITED, NUMBERED EDITION OF 125 COPIES . . PRINTED ON RARE HAND-MADE WASHI PAPER WITH DECKLE EDGES . . THE AUTHOR WROTE TWO OF THREE PLANNED TITLES: A very RARE & DeLuxe Edition, printed on handmade Washi paper, fabricated of pure Kozo [Brous-sonetia Kazinoki Sieb.] made by the master paper-maker Endo Tadao of Shiroishi village. The paper was only made during the winter months when the strongest and most durable fibers are harvested to make good solid paper. Please see below for the author's first book. This one being his second and last title. . SPECIAL TECHNIQUE WITH HAND-BURNISHED CAMELLIA LEAVES: . To harden and impart a gloss to the paper, each sheet was hand-burnished while they were still on the drying boards with camellia leaves, a ancient and difficult process, seldom used after the late 1950's. . *** TOGETHER WITH: A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS: There is an excellent copy of the book prospectus included. This is an exact sample of the book, which is also printed on hand-made Washi paper, printed in red and black ink, the same approximate size as the book, 23 x 30.5 cm., and states "Prospectus" at the top left corner. . THE CONTENTS: The first printed page discusses the number of copies, with other informative notes by Hawley, giving the contents, and discussion of volume 2 where he states: ".which, it is hoped, will appear before the end of 1959, contains." 2 pages of his comments." . Followed by the Preface, 7 pages, dated Sept. 11, 1958, Yamashina, Kyoto. Then page 215 text is shown, along with a double-size sheet of b.w. photo showing "Plate IIB. Ainus [native people of Hokkaido Island] Making a Feast of Dolphin-meat [from Tani-Gentan's Ezokiko, MS., 1799]," pages 216-218. . The back of p.218 shows the price of volume I "WHALES AND WHALING IN JAPAN," along with the booksellers who will distribute this and other Hawley titles. The Prospectus was hand bound with a buff-color silken cord, affixed in three places, nicely done ! . BOOK ORDER FORMS: Also included are two 13.5 x 13.5 book order card forms for "WHALES AND WHALING IN JAPAN," Edition Limited to 125 Copies." This was likely sent by the author to prospective buyers, along with the Prospectus, to be sent to the author for purchase, where the buyer indicates his "name, address, the number of copies and a draft for Yen or $ is enclosed. . *** . THE FRONTISPIECE: The large folding frontispiece is a color woodblock print which required a total of 15 individual blocks, with a total of 30 printing stages. . THE MONOGRAPH: This monograph is complete as issued, and is Q U I T E R A R E. Each page is a large Washi sheet, with deckle edge, the overall book size is 24 x 31.5 cm., plus illustrations. . *** THE CONTENTS: The contents covers the introduction, Japanese names of whales, and related fish: the Morse & the Narwahl, the Beluga & other Dolphins in Japan. . *** BIBLIOGRAPHY: There is a useful bibliography of Japanese books on Whales & Whaling at the end. . *** POSTSCRIPT: The postscript, covers a note on the hand-made papers used in this book. . *** RARE AND UNUSUAL SUBJECT: This is a substantial study of the Japanese whales, and how the Japanese fished for them, the harvesting & capturing techniques. Illustrating how the whales were hand-winched to the beach, and the following dissection. . *** THE BINDING: The book is hand-bound in lovely brown goat skin over Washi paper covered boards. The slipcase box is covered in a lovely Washi paper with flecks of brown bark against natural white fibers. The folk art of Japanese paper and binding evident. . A superb example of the great Japanese art of the book, its lovely binding, paper and Washi-covered slipcase makes a great presentation. . *** CONDITION:
Seller Inventory # 84228301
*** ALL ORDERS REQUIRE PREPAYMENT BEFORE WE CAN SHIP ***
* PREPAYMENT REQUIRED UPON PRESENTATION OF PRO-FORMA INVOICE *
*** PAYMENT METHODS LISTED ABOVE ***
!! Attention Califorinia Buyers: All orders delivered to California are subject to California sales tax. We shall be adding that amount to all such orders. Resale numbers from UNKNOWN booksellers or non-booksellers will not be accepted. !! We will check the Califorina state equalization board to see what sort of a resale number you have. If ...
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, P.O. Box 1599, 95001-1599, Aptos, California, U.S.A., of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail no telephone messages or calls accepted). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall carefully re-wrap the item in its original packing, protect from transit damage, insure, signature required at your expense, send to us at:
RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, P.O. Box 1599, 95001-1599, Aptos, California, U.S.A.
Books returned damaged, not in the condition sent to you will not be subject to return.
.
Otherwise without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (RARE ORIENTAL BOOK CO., ABAA, ILAB, P.O. Box 1599, 95001-1599, Aptos, California, U.S.A.
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Orders usually ship within 2-4 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we will contact you to let you know extra and realistic shipping charges.
PLEASE NOTE: The U.S. Postal Service does NOT have a sea mail rate. All mail goes by airmail.
| Order quantity | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 8.94 | £ 13.42 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.
