LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART; A Description of Historical Episodes, Legendary Characters, Folklore, Myths, Religious Symbolism; Illustrated in the Arts of Japan
by Joly, Henri L
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Fine/Very Fine
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Rutland, VT & Tokyo, Japan: The Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1967. Later printing. Cloth. Very Fine/Very Fine. 700 B&W & 16 color plates. 4to, red cloth, fourth printing (1973 reprint of 1908 volume), Tuttle: printed in Japan, illustrated profusely with 700 B&W & 16 color plates (including the color frontispiece), 623 pages. Seminal Study of Legend, Folklore, Myth and Related Aspects of Japanese Art. Indiispensible for studies of Japan and its arts. Superior Condition (later printing). Original cardboard slipcase (a bit worn). A clean, tight, unmarked copy. Very Fine contents. Dust Jacket also Very Fine.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 67
- Title
- LEGEND IN JAPANESE ART; A Description of Historical Episodes, Legendary Characters, Folklore, Myths, Religious Symbolism; Illustrated in the Arts of Japan
- Author
- Joly, Henri L
- Illustrator
- 700 B&W & 16 color plates
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Later printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Charles E. Tuttle Company
- Place of Publication
- Rutland, VT & Tokyo, Japan
- Date Published
- 1967
- Keywords
- Japan, Myth, Legend, Folklore, Symbolism, Illustrations
Terms of Sale
Borg Antiquarian
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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