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Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

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Subjects Portrayed in Japanese color-prints by Basil Stewart. London: Degan Paul, Trench, Turner and Co. Ltd., 1922. Second edition hardcover with no dust jacket as issued. 380 pp. An intricate study of Japanese color prints, the subjects and scenes they illustrate and what they tell us about the life, history, and character of Japan in the days when it was a closed to the rest of the world. The book illustrates how color-prints were produced, forgeries, the artists, characteristics, and subject matter. It also includes tables on chronology, signatures, and seals. A great book for collectors and artists. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Basil Stewart (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1922
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. some staining and slight wear.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-543-1st1stDibs: LU260518432083
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