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The pictorial arts of Japan. With a brief historical sketch of …

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Anderson,W. The pictorial arts of Japan. With a brief historical sketch of the associated arts, and some remarks upon the pictorial art of the Chinese and Koreans. London 1886. fol. With 80 plates in various techniques. With 80 plates in various techniques and 146 text illustrations. XIX, 276 pp. In 4 illustrated oilwd. folders. (Stronger signs of wear). First edition. - "Artist's Proof Copy" (here without no.), signed by the author. - Partly slightly stained and with small marginal tears.

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Anderson,W. The pictorial arts of Japan. With a brief historical sketch of the associated arts, and some remarks upon the pictorial art of the Chinese and Koreans. London 1886. fol. With 80 plates in various techniques. With 80 plates in various techniques and 146 text illustrations. XIX, 276 pp. In 4 illustrated oilwd. folders. (Stronger signs of wear). First edition. - "Artist's Proof Copy" (here without no.), signed by the author. - Partly slightly stained and with small marginal tears.

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