Search Results: the great architecture of japan by vlasta hilska drahomir

Hamlyn Publ., 1970. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

London: Hamlyn Publ, 1970. First Edition ~1st Printing. Hardcover. near fine in good jacket (now in mylar); lite cracking/chipping to jacket edges, text is tight, unmarked and profusely illustrated with black & white photos (no color)

London: Hamlyn. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Grey cloth bound boards with blue titling to the spine and with a blue decoration to the front cover. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. The dustjacket is 98% complete but is very chipped, torn and rubbed to the edges. The tears are now neatly repaired to the inside with clear archive tape. There is fading to the edges of the cloth boards, otherwise there are NO inscriptions or other marks. 126 pp. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Overall, apart from the 'faults' as detailed above, this is a Tight and Secure, 'Good Plus' copy. "The art and architecture of Japan are characterised by an exquisite refinement and a close attention to balance and detail. Whether the building is a temple, a palace or a simple house, the proportions are worked out with equal skill and care. These qualities appeal particularly to modern taste, providing a source… Read More