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Decorative Cloth. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair only. Fourth Edition. Represents the fundamental characters on which the Chinese-Japanese written language is based in their original form, there gradual alterations, and lastly as they are written at present. Each character is illustrated with notes and interesting information that give life to them and render their shape and meaning an unforgettable picture. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: [xv], 264 numbered pp plus appendix regarding Works on Japanese by Mr. and Mrs. Oreste Vaccari; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, ivory, stop, tight; all edges sunned, top edge dusty, PO name inked to first free end page. Cover: red cloth, dull gilt devices and titles front/spine; modest shelfwear, extrems a bit worn. DJ: clipped, white, red sunned device and black titles front/spine; substantial edge/shelfwear with large chips, creases, loss to head, enclosed in an old-style mylar protective jacket.…