Japanese Mythology

Piggott, Juliet

Published by Paul Hamlyn, London/New York/Sydney/Toronto, 1969

About this Item

Comprehensive overview of the rich folkloric tradition in Japan, including myths, legends, & fairy tales, in 141 pages, profusely illustrated throughout with 200+ black-and-white illustrations + 24 pages in full color + decorative endpapers. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1969, this hardcover quarto has soft orange cloth-covered boards stamped with a black creature to front/black lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, with minor bumping across lower edges of both boards, heavy foxing to top outside page edges. Internal pages crisp white & unmarked, binding strong & straight. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with just a tad of rubbing to extremities, but bright & unfaded. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 024275

Bibliographic Details

Title: Japanese Mythology

Publisher: Paul Hamlyn, London/New York/Sydney/Toronto

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition First Printing