Treasures of Asia: Japanese Painting by Terukazu, Akiyama - 1961

Albert Skira, Geneva, Switzerland, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Illustrated. Introduction by author, chronological table, map of Japan, map of the Kyoto-Nara region, selected bibliography, general index and list of colour plates. The text is illustrated with numerous examples of Japanese art, the majority have been tipped-in. Yellow coloured cloth covered boards with brown coloured embossed titles to the front panel and back strip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper with red and white coloured titles to the front panel. From the publisher who produced 14 volumes of Western art, this is the series of books on the arts of Asia, this time looking at the various styles and schools of Japanese painting.  A little rubbing to the book corners and back strip corners. Age toning of the text block edges and of the pages. Chipping to the dustwrapper corners and back strip edges and there are a few small tears, and longer tears to the rear panel which have been supported by by a previous owner.  Size: Square Quarto. [9], 11 - 216, [4] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; Painting ; Japan; Inventory No: 0123895. . THIS BOOK WEIGHS OVER 1KG WITHOUT PACKING AND EXTRA POST WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA. PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR COSTS BEFORE YOU ORDER, THANK YOU.