The Ornamental Arts of Japan by Audsley, George Ashdown [1838-1925] - 1883

New York.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1883 1883-1884. 2 vol. in 4. 16.25" x 11.5". Containing text, 2 lithographed frontispieces in red and black, and 105 plates, most being chromolithographs and many heightened in gold. All with tissue guards. COMPLETE. Contents loose, as issued, in original cloth covers with pictorial stamping to front covers. Most hinge of the cloth covers are torn. Some light tearing and fading, all intact, contents clean overall with a few text leaves having a thin horizontal shadow (caused by string being laid in), some leaves with mild age-toning, approximately 4 plates with a bit of adhesion from the tissue guards, quite clean overall. DELUXE EDITION: #67 OF A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 COPIES PRINTED FOR AMERICAN SUBSCRIBERS. An impressive work presented in 9 sections covering various types of Japanese ornamental design. Photos available upon request. HEAVY SET: 17 kg