The Art of the Japanese Book
by Hillier, Jack
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
(London): Sotheby's Publications, 1987. Quarto. 2 volumes. 1-608; 609-1131pp., numbered continuously. Illustrated with 225 color plates and numerous black & white illustrations throughout. This detailed reference work also contains a glossary and indexes of works and authors. Hillier was the leading authority in Europe on the Japanese woodblock print, working as the cataloguer of Japanese prints at Sotheby's for 25 years and publishing numerous books on the subject. Very fine in tan cloth, in fine illustrated dust wrappers. Housed together in a cloth-covered slipcase.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27083
- Title
- The Art of the Japanese Book
- Author
- Hillier, Jack
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Sotheby's Publications
- Place of Publication
- (London)
- Date Published
- 1987
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book Arts; Illustrated Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bromer Booksellers
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Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
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- Cloth
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- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Fine
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- Quarto
- The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...