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EROTIC ART OF THE EAST by Philip Rawson - 1968: The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture

by Philip Rawson

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EROTIC ART OF THE EAST by Philip Rawson - 1968

EROTIC ART OF THE EAST: The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture

by Philip Rawson

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This is a widely-published book, but this is from the first printing.

It is Erotic Art of the East: The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture by Philip Rawson

With an introduction by Alex Comfort

Publisher: Prometheus Press New York 1968.

Philip Rawson (1924-1995) was a British sculptor, painter, academic and author of 28 books on art practice and history.

Alexander Comfort (1920-2000) was a British scientist and physician known best for his non-fiction sex manual The Joy of Sex.

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The book is in pristine condition. It does not appear to have been read; there is an un-trimmed page.

The dust jacket is not in the best of shape, but there are no marks of any kind in or on the book. It's perfect.

  • Bookseller Louise Aird CA (CA)
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  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Jacket Condition Good+
  • Edition First edition, first printing
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Prometheus Press
  • Place of Publication New York
  • Date Published 1968
  • Pages 375
  • Size 8 ¾ x 10 ¼ x 1 ½”
  • Keywords Asian Art, Erotic Art, Indian Art, Japanese Art, Art History, Chinese Art
  • Size 8 ¾ x 10 ¼ x 1 ½”

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Erotic Art of the East; The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture

by Rawson, Philip

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NY: Prometheus Press. A very good or a little better copy. Shows minor cover wear and has a neat prevous owner name on the front blank endpaper. The contents are fine. Fully illustrated and some in color. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall . VG. Orange Cloth Hardback. (NAP).. 1968.
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Erotic Art of the East: The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture. Introduction By Alex Comfort

by Philip Rawson

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G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1968. Hardcover. Good/Good. POname crossed out on ffep
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Erotic Art of the East

by Rawson, Philip

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EROTIC ART OF THE EAST: The Sexual Theme in Oriental Painting and Sculpture.

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Pages 380 pp.4to. Cloth. Book club edition. Color illustrations throughout. Dust jacket chipped & worn, else in good condition.
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G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1968. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Erotic Art of the East: The Sexual Theme in Original Painting and Sculpture

by Rawson, Philip; Introduction by Comfort, Alex

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New York: Prometheus Press, 1968. Hardcover. Quarto; G+/G; ivory white spine with black text; dust jacket exterior has mild tone with slight soiling fore edges; slight wear to edges with one or two chips; vivid orange cloth exterior shows fairly light wear; red stamped titles to spine and front; slight lean to spine; text block edges have slightly age toned; interior very good; profusely illustrated; pp 380; arts - Asian. 1364595. FP New Rockville Stock.
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by Rawson, Philip

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EROTIC ART OF THE EAST

EROTIC ART OF THE EAST

by Philip Rawson

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1968. Hardcover. Near Fine/good +. 9 x 11 in. Orange cloth boards. Lavish color and B&W plates. Condition is NEAR FINE ; minor shelf wear, covers very clean. Binding tight and text unmarked. DJ is GOOD+ ; price-clipped, edges chipped, medium open tear to upper front, rubbed. Erotica. Stax.
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