Japan in Art and Industry

by Regamey, Felix

First in English

Price: $89.00
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Book desription: New York & London: G.P. Putnam, 1893. Subtitled, "With a Glance at Japanese Manners and Customs". An unusual and early look at art and its production in Japan by a sensitive, artistic traveller. Chapter headings include an Artist's View of Japan, the Manufacture of Faience, Silkworm Raising, Setting up the Loom, India Ink, Engraving, Food preparation, and Manners and Customs. Pages x, 349 with index and bibliography. The tan cloth binding with artistic designs in black and silver is some soiled, and the spine a bit darkened. Inside, clean and tight, with no foxing or staining. A prior owner book mark on the inside front cover has been removed. A scarce book that still has something to offer on how Japanese ceramic or textile or graphic was produced more than 100 years ago. Proteced in a clear, mylar dustjacket. . First in English. Decorative Cloth. Very Good. Illus. by 81 Sketches By the Author, Plus Chapter Head and tailpieces . 8 Vo.

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