Tokyo: Toto Bunka Co, 1952. Book. Illus. by Large Full Page Plates, 8 or More Color in Each Volume. Near Fine. Cloth. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. A very fine set on the Japanese arts, in English. Distributed by Tuttle. All the dustjackets are very good, with minor fading or nicks on some. Inside the books, clean and tight with no foxing or stains. Color plates are tipped on. Two volumes on painting, one on sculpture, one on architecture and gardens, one on textiles and lacquer, and the last volume on Ceramics and Metalwork. No defects or significant wear to the bindings, all hinges tight. Extra postage to be negotiated because of the size and weight of this 6 volume set..

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Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006067
Title: Pageant of Japanese Art, 6 Volumes
Author: Staff Members of Tokyo National Museum
Illustrator: Large Full Page Plates, 8 or More Color in Each Volume
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Toto Bunka Co
Place of Publication: Tokyo
Date Published: 1952
Size: Folio - over 12" - 15"
Keywords: Japan, Textiles, Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Gardens
Bookseller catalogs: Japan; Art;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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