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The unique calendar "Kimono Calendar 1999" is a collector's rarity from Japan
The unique calendar "Kimono Calendar 1999" is a collector's rarity from Japan

The unique calendar "Kimono Calendar 1999" is a collector's rarity from Japan

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Immerse yourself in the aesthetics of the Land of the Rising Sun with this stunning 1999 calendar! "Kimono Calendar" is not just an item for counting days, but a real artifact for co...

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1990s Japanese Used Japanese Books

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book
Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis. The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota. Edited by Dale Carolyn Gluckman, Hollis Goodall. 160 pages, Hardcov...

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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photo...

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1840s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182 mm x 121 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.

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1870s Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930
Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Buddhism book Edo period, circa 1867 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 226 mm x 159 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the phot...

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1930s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain & Art - Christies March 1988 Japanese Works of Art Auction Catalogue. Christie?s - London, Sale title - Japanese Works of Art, Date - 7th March 198...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book
Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

Located in New York, NY

"Another winner from Phaidon... a must for those interested in architecture and design" —selectism. com. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people and landscape. His photographs are accompanied by calligraphic drawings and his usu...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author attempts to place the Japanese print in a very broad historical setting. He has str...

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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Used Japanese Books

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"Flowers"  A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
"Flowers"  A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Approx. ninety four superb full page plates containing approx. 571 designs in colour. Plates are housed in a beige card folder and then in a original slip case. The slip case has som...

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1990s Japanese Beaux Arts Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

By Fujii Shumei

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely and rare piece. A superb blue and white porcelain vase, with a winter landscape. Made by Fuji Shumei. Fujii Mr. Aki Fujii’s specialty is the technique of drawing a mountain ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Japanese Books

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Bronze

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion by Julia Meech Harry N. Abrams, 2001 - Architecture - 304 pages. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was an ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003
JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

JAPAN - Michael Kenna - 1st Edition, 2003

Located in CA, CA

Published by Nazraeli Press, 1st edition, 2003. Hardback with English text. Edition of 4000, hardbound in red silk cover, housed in a Japanese folding black silk chemise slipcase wi...

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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Takasu Toyoji: KAKIEMON, NABESHIMA. Toki Zenshu, 23. Tokyo, 1961. 22 pp. text. 64 plates, 6 in colour. 21 text-figures. Dimension: 18 W x 25 H cm Description of Kakiemon and Nabesh...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan
Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

Located in CA, CA

An amazing book exploring the work of the greatest Japanese filmmakers. Until recently, the Western world has viewed Japanese cinema through a very narrow prism. For years, Westerner...

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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book
Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Quiet Beauty The Japanese Gardens of North America Book

Located in South Burlington, VT

Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America by Kendall H. Brown, author & David M. Cobb, photographer This extraordinary, award winning 176 page soft cover book details hist...

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20th Century North American Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans. Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Japanese, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ...

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20th Century American Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani
Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Standard work about Japanese Pottery. Great starter book to build knowledge about Japanese Pottery Publisher‏: ‎Faber & Faber; First Edition (January 1, 1971) Language: English Hard...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel
Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book about Dutch dinner culture in the 17th and 18th century. Including glasswork and porcelain.

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

Located in valatie, NY

A beautiful companion to an important exhibit, this book is essential reading for scholars of Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collect...

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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Contributors address such issues as how animals are represented in Japanese folklore, myth, religion, poetry, literature, and drama; the practice of Japanese painting; and the relati...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden
Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great book about the relation between Japanese and Chinese Porcelain. Advanced collectors The Porcelain Collection of Dresden: China - Japan - Meissen Hardcover - 16 Aug. 2006 Prod...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art. Oriental Works of Art. [exhibition catalog] Gerard Hawthorn Ltd. Oriental Art. Published by Gerard Hawthorn Ltd. Ori...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart
Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

By Basil Stewart

Located in valatie, NY

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese color-prints by Basil Stewart. London: Degan Paul, Trench, Turner and Co.

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Early 20th Century British Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Dutch Language book about porcelain restoring. Readbale with google translate The father of the china cabinet Modern restoration methods for porcelain, earthenware and cloisonné R...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow
Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Title:Surimono: Prints by Elbow. Limited edition 766 of 1050 Catalogue first edition Hardcover 1980 · Washington, D.C. by Polster Edythe and Alfred H. Marks Washington, D.C.: Lov...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

Located in valatie, NY

A beautiful companion to an important exhibit, this book is essential reading for scholars of Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collect...

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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon
The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

Located in valatie, NY

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger. Garden City: Doubleday and Co., 1964.

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20th Century American Used Japanese Books

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Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1914 catalogue. Later reprinted, but this is the Original. For advanced collectors Chinese, Corean, and Japanese Potteries / Hobson, R. L.; Edward S. Morse; Rose Sickler...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei vol.21 Nabeshima Nihon Tohji Taikei vol.21 Compleate Series of Japanese Ceramics vol.12 1972, 1979 by Fujioka R...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Including Kosometsuke, Ming, Qing and Japanese Porcleain. Also bronzes and lacquerware. A nice auction catalogue with good pictures. Catalogue of exhibition of Chinese Ceramics, Bron...

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20th Century Qing Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book dating from the late 19th century. The book has fifteen pages with between 280 and 300 ...

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Late 19th Century Used Japanese Books

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Textile

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963
Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu Nagatake, Takeshi Tokyo, Japan: Toko Shoin, 1963. Hardcover. dark cream linen boards w/ blind-stamped emblem & orange script. approx 400+ pgs w/ bw illust...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912
Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very rare 1912 catalogue. For advanced collectors Collections Jean Dollfus : objets d’art de l’Extreme-Orient. Catalogue des objets d’art chinois et japonais . : dependant des col...

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’
Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

By George Ashdown Audsley & James Lord Bowes

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’, Liverpool and London, Henry Sotheran, 1875. 2 volumes, first edition hardback folio including 41 coloured an...

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1870s English Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Tulsa (Japanese Edition from the Library of Aaron Rose), Larry Clark 1996
Tulsa (Japanese Edition from the Library of Aaron Rose), Larry Clark 1996

Tulsa (Japanese Edition from the Library of Aaron Rose), Larry Clark 1996

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A seminal work of American photography, Larry Clark’s Tulsa (1971) presents an unfiltered look into midwestern youth culture—marked by intimacy, rebellion, and raw vulnerability. Cla...

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1990s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

Located in valatie, NY

Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover catalog. 531 illustrated lots.

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1990s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection
Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection

Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection Hardcover – January 1, 1974 by Diana D’Argence, Rene-Yvon Lefebvre & Turner

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20th Century Used Japanese Books

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'
Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

Located in Langweer, NL

'Japan, The Place and the People' by G.W. Browne. Illustrated with over 300 colored plates and half-tones. 438p., col. map, num. (col.) plates and ills., orig. gilt cl., sm. 4to. Par...

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Early 20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Shuhga: Images of spring: Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art By Charles Grosbois. Nagel, Geneva; Paris; Hamburg, 1964. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket.

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1960s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics
Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great book by the godfather of porcelain writing. CJA Jorg. This is the best book to start a journey of oriental porcelain with. It has a great variety of pieces. Also pieces that a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort. This is a study of one of the most influential ceramic traditions to emerge from Japan. It details the s...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Used Japanese Books

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Paper

In Praise of Sailors - A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry and Prose
In Praise of Sailors - A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry and Prose

In Praise of Sailors - A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry and Prose

Located in Bradenton, FL

In Praise of Sailors - A Nautical Anthology of Art, Poetry and Prose. Compiled and edited by Herbert W. Warden, III. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1987 by Harry N. Abr...

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Signed Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, ES

This limited edition set, published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher, comprises 21 books that encapsulate the diverse facets of Araki's creative genius.

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Studio City, CA

A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese photographer and contemporary artist Nobuyoshi Araki. The book titled New York, cons...

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1990s Japanese Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This limited edition set, published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher, comprises 21 books that encapsulate the diverse facets of Araki's creative genius.

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz
Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz

Located in Bradenton, FL

Contemporary Glass by Susanne K. Franz. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published in 1989 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan. 400 plates in full color, ...

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The English Country House by Olive Cook
The English Country House by Olive Cook

The English Country House by Olive Cook

Located in Bradenton, FL

The English Country House, an art and a way of life, by Olive Cook, with photographs by A.F. Kersting. Softcover book, published by Thames and Hudson of London in 1984. Printed in Ja...

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective
Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective

Located in Bradenton, FL

Norman Rockwell, a Sixty Year Retrospective. Hardcover book published in 1972 by Harry N Abrams. Printed and bound in Japan, 157 pages.

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1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Caribbean Style
Caribbean Style

Caribbean Style

Located in Bradenton, FL

Caribbean Style, hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 1985 by Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. of New York. Printed in Japan, illustrated, 290 pages.

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1980s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Reference Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection 1978 Senju, Satou and Takeshi, Murayama Published by Kyuryudo, Japan, 1969 Senju Sato, the found...

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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

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Contemporary Japanese Houses
Contemporary Japanese Houses

Contemporary Japanese Houses

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H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in

Contemporary Japanese Houses

Located in Richmond, VA

Hardback coffee table book that delves into the innovative and serene world of Japanese home architecture. By Kiyoshi Seike, and Charles S. Terry published in 1969. First edition, 20...

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1960s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center
Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

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H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 0.5 in

Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center

By Nendo

Located in Tivoli, NY

Incredible catalog for a design show in Singapore in 2014 that was funded by JETRO and curated by nendo. It adheres to an exhibition structure of three themes "Inside", "Before", an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Post-Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X
Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X

Located in Long Island City, NY

Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japnese. Written by Eminent Japanese Authorities and Scholars. Edited by Captain F. Brinkley. Published by J. B. Millet Company, Boston, 1897....

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19th Century American Used Japanese Books

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Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book
Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Antique 1910 Green Willow & Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book

Located in Seguin, TX

Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Grace James, Warwick Goble illustrator. Published by Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910. Blue cloth binding with gilt decoration, ...

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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sendaj Library
Sendaj Library

Sendaj Library

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H 76.78 in W 86.62 in D 14.97 in

Sendaj Library

Located in Rome, IT

Movement and flexibility summarize the emotional power of Toyo Ito, who in this sculpture-bookcase captures the design essence of Sendai’s media centre (Japan), which he designed and...

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Early 2000s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Glass, Wood

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book
Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

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H 12 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in

Kire-kagami, Swatch Book

By Kariganeya Kimono Maker

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Swatch Book was originally the collection of a famous Kimono maker in Kyoto, established back in the late 16th century. Ogata Korin and his brother Ogata Kenzan were the fourth ...

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19th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Brocade, Paper, Silk

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.
Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

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H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 14.5 in

Lacquered storage chest from Japan.

By Takayama Craftsmen

Located in New York, NY

Storage chest with lacquer and drawers distinctive to Takayama, Japan. Possibly used for books or tea ware.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag

Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 0021 Measurements: Length: 3.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Working Condition Signs of Wear: Exter...

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20th Century Unknown Used Japanese Books

Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850
Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850

Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

The West is fascinated by this exotic world. Japanism is fuelled by print books and travellers' testimonies that circulate throughout Europe.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Japanese Books

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Marble

Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century
Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century

Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Japanism is fuelled by print books and travelers’ testimonies that circulate throughout Europe.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Japanese Books

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Wood, Lacquer

Joining the Garden This Week

Joining the Garden This Week

By Ann Trusty

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Art of Ann Trusty, Shin-ichi Masaki, Decorative Design Magazine, Gakken Art Books, Tokyo, Japan, 1983. The Quiltmaker's Art, Contemporary Quilts and Their Makers, Joanne Matt...

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2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Canvas, Oil

Collection of Japanese Books
Collection of Japanese Books

Collection of Japanese Books

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H 4 in W 8 in D 13 in

Collection of Japanese Books

Located in Wainscott, NY

Varied Collection of worn Japanese Books Pretty!

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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper, Ink

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books
Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Japanese Antique Garden Plans & Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books

Located in South Burlington, VT

Complete Japanese four (4) volume woodblock print book set Garden Plans & Designs, 151 woodblock prints, immediately frameable if desired Japanese woodblock print book set (4 volu...

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Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

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Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions 266 mm x 190 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...

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Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999

By Angelika Taschen

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker. The major section of the book consists of the 139 reproductions, grouped by artist, each accompanied by a detailed, sensitive commentary. St...

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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260 mm x 180 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the photos.

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Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ...

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Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 225 mm x 157 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ph...

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Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian
Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Imari cat figure. A Japanese, ceramic door stop, fireside or porch ornament, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Rich in character and colour, this decorat...

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Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker.

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Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fold-out illustrated book. A Japanese, woodblock print on linen concertina collection of full-colour scenes, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1900. Striking wh...

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Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

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Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people and landscape. His photographs are accompanied by calligraphic drawings and his usu...

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Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987
Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987

Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987

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Located in CA, CA

Japanese Style By Suzanne Slesin et al. Clarkson N. Potter Inc, New York 1987. First edition hardback in dust jacket. Generously illustrated throughout, this classic 1980s take o...

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Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959
Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

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Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959

By Cecil Beaton

Located in CA, CA

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Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'
Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'

Japanese Woodblock Prints, '1680-1938'

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent, one where breathtaking landscapes exist alongside blush-inducing erotica; where demons and otherworldly creat...

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WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

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Located in New York, NY

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Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 228 mm x 159 mm. There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the p...

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Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed
Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed

Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan. New York: Orion Books, 1988. Stated first edition.

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’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970
’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

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’The Work of Kisho Kurokawa', Kisho Kurokawa, 1970

By Kisho Kurokawa

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

'The Work of Kisho Kurokawa' the first edition published from Bijutsu Shuppan Sha in 1970. 151 pages. A poster and a record entitled 'music for living' laid in. Text in Japanese....

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Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo
Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

Araki's Magnum Opus: Complete Book Collection 1-20 + Satchin and Mabo

By Nobuyoshi Araki

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

This limited edition set, published in Japan in 1996 by Heibonsha Limited, Publisher, comprises 21 books that encapsulate the diverse facets of Araki's creative genius.

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Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints
Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints

Kishin Shinoyama: Nude, Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Prints

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Kishin Shinoyama: Nude. Portfolio of 10 Extra-Large Individual Gravure Prints. First Edition, First Printing, 1971. Complete portfolio containing all components as issued. ...

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1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Eikoh Hosoe: Before the Dawn Portfolio, 10 Signed Silver Gelatin Prints, 9 of 10
Eikoh Hosoe: Before the Dawn Portfolio, 10 Signed Silver Gelatin Prints, 9 of 10

Eikoh Hosoe: Before the Dawn Portfolio, 10 Signed Silver Gelatin Prints, 9 of 10

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Before the Dawn: Turn of the Century by Eikoh Hosoe Limited Edition Portfolio of 10 Signed Silver Gelatin Prints Weston Gallery, Tokyo, 1993 - 9 of 10 Paulownia Wood Portfol...

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William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition
William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition

William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

William Brice, Notations 1982, printed and bound in Japan for Twelvetrees Press, First Edition. Hardcover with book box. During 1982 William Brice completed a series of brilliantly ...

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Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The paper used is a combination of several types of thick paper that was originally used in old Japanese books that are over 100 years old. The paper shows signs of aging in places, ...

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Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon
Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon

Japanese Textile Books: Orimon Ruizon

Located in New York, NY

10 volumes. Illustrated with 1040 colour woodcuts on 520 leaves. 8vo., 250 x 180 mm, bound in publisher's wrappers, in a new chitsu case. Tokyo: Yurindo, 1892. A masterpiece of the ...

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Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【A】

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The frame uses an old Japanese wooden sliding door made of cedar, and there is a natural color change due to long-term use.

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Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration Japanese Paper /Wabi-sabi【B】

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

The frame uses an old Japanese wooden sliding door made of cedar, and there is a natural color change due to long-term use.

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Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This is an original wall decoration made by combining Japanese antiques. The paper with the richest variety of covers of old books from around the Meiji period is used and pasted to...

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Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books
Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books

Japanese Hand-Painted Imari Planter with Landscape, Tree, Flowers and Books

Located in Yonkers, NY

The planter's surface is a canvas for beautifully detailed landscapes, offering a serene glimpse into the natural splendor of Japan, complemented by motifs of flourishing flowers and...

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Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853
Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Japanese Complete ‘Noh Play’ Production, Houshou School 22 Books and Box 1853

Located in South Burlington, VT

One of a kind Japanese Complete "Noh Play" Production as written in 22 Woodblock books from the Utai Bon Houshou school , complete with original signed wooden storage box tomobako an...

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Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

The book's date and an artist is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue, 18th century Each woodblock print was folded and in...

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Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712

Located in South Burlington, VT

The book's date and an artist is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue, 18th century Each woodblock print was folded and in...

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Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

The book's date and an artist is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue 18th century Each woodblock print was folded and in...

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Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition
Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Japanese Antique Shell Fish Woodblock Guide Book Dated 1712, Rare Edition

Located in South Burlington, VT

The book's date and an artist is reported in: IWANAMI(publisher), "KOKUSHO SO MOKUROKU the Japanese classical books catalogue 18th century Each woodblock print was folded and in...

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Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

It's called a "huzukue, and it's a desk where you studied and read books in old Japan. The left drawer bottom plate has a different color because it is replaced.

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Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo
Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

Japanese Antique Pottery 8th-12th Centuries / Large "Sue Pottery" / Vase / Tsubo

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Also, as a reference material, similar items are published in Japanese art books. I posted the page photo of it.

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Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar
Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar

Japanese Antique Pottery Edo Period 1600-1650 Old Vase of "Tamba"/Wabi-Sabi Jar

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have also posted materials for similar jars from Japanese masterpiece pictorial books. This is a highly recommended jar.

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Pink, Ink, egg tempera and gold leaf, illustrated architectural flower, nature
Pink, Ink, egg tempera and gold leaf, illustrated architectural flower, nature

Pink, Ink, egg tempera and gold leaf, illustrated architectural flower, nature

By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos

Located in Dallas, TX

His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos. In 2003, he was commissioned by the Benaki Museum for a portrait of the benefactor Andonis Benakis, and in 2004 his work bec...

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2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-516 Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Munich, DE

Wegner´s 100 Chairs, Noritsugu Oda, Corona Books , 2002, japan, page 182 - Den Permanente Sales Folder Card - Johannes Hansen Price List from 1959

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Samurai and Boar - Original Woodcut Print by Katsushika Hokusai - 1835
Samurai and Boar - Original Woodcut Print by Katsushika Hokusai - 1835

Samurai and Boar - Original Woodcut Print by Katsushika Hokusai - 1835

By Katsushika Hokusai

Located in Roma, IT

One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji is the best-known series of three illustrated books by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist, .Hokusai, considered as one of Japan's most exceptional illustrat...

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1830s Used Japanese Books

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Study for a Boatfish with Red Sails - Ink, egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel
Study for a Boatfish with Red Sails - Ink, egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel

Study for a Boatfish with Red Sails - Ink, egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel

By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos

Located in Dallas, TX

His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos. In 2003, he was commissioned by the Benaki Museum for a portrait of the benefactor Andonis Benakis, and in 2004 his work bec...

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2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Teak Cane Easy Chair, 1951

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Munich, DE

Wegner´s 100 Chairs, Noritsugu Oda, Corona Books , 2002, japan, page 182

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Queen Artemis as Medea, Sci-Fi inspired, Ink egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel
Queen Artemis as Medea, Sci-Fi inspired, Ink egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel

Queen Artemis as Medea, Sci-Fi inspired, Ink egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel

By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos

Located in Dallas, TX

His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos. In 2003, he was commissioned by the Benaki Museum for a portrait of the benefactor Andonis Benakis, and in 2004 his work bec...

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2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Royal Princess, Robotic & comic inspired, Ink egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel
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By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos

Located in Dallas, TX

His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos. In 2003, he was commissioned by the Benaki Museum for a portrait of the benefactor Andonis Benakis, and in 2004 his work bec...

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Rare Handmade in Italy Giorgetti Maple Wood Coffee Table Designed by Leon Krier
Rare Handmade in Italy Giorgetti Maple Wood Coffee Table Designed by Leon Krier

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By Leon Krier, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Blue Worn Japanese Books
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Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints
Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints

Japanese Garden Designs and Landscaping Woodblock Books Complete 158 Prints

Located in South Burlington, VT

Each volume measures 7 x 10 inches (closed) and there are a total of 348 pages, 158 of which have Fine Japanese woodblock prints. Original covers and title slips, contents complet...

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Opal
Opal

Opal

$265,000

H 5.67 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Opal

Located in New York, NY

Opal Tsehay Mewcha, Wegeltena, Delanta Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia Measures: 14.4 cm tall x 11 cm wide Precious opals are a hydrated amorphous form o...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Used Japanese Books

Materials

Opal

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Used Japanese Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used Japanese books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, cotton and fabric, all used Japanese books available were constructed with great care. Used Japanese books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used Japanese books made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used Japanese books over the years, but those made by Daido Moriyama, Issey Miyake and Isamu Noguchi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Japanese Books?

Used Japanese books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $350, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.