Emperer Shomu and the Shosoin
Tokyo: Kyo Bun Kwan, 1941. 1st Edition. Original Wraps. Fine / No Jacket, As Issued. Item #012658
Two Volumes. Original string-tied, stiff paper wraps, illustrated in full-color. 12" x 9" xiv(4)151pp.; Unaginated second volume 51 full-page plates. Photographic end-papers. Captioned tissue-guarded frontis illustrations in each volume. Color and half-tone illustrations throughout. Text in English. Beautiful First Edition. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. A touch of toning along the top page edges but quite minor. Gorgeous decorated 3-part maroon cloth chemise with ivory and cloth clasps has a touch of surface wear but very well-preserved. A very pretty collectable copy at a great price.
Price: $175.00