The Japanese Print: Its Evolution and Essence

Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International Ltd, 1966. A Stated First Edition, Folio, at almost 15" tall, in black cloth stamped in gilt on spine and orange on front cover. 274 pages, illustrated by 107 tipped-in color plates, bibliography, glossary, index. A very impressive work collecting a rare selection of prints from the late 1600s to late 1800s and introduces the reader to the aesthetics and techniques of Japanese prints, including a chapter on collecting prints by Mitchell. All plates in color with full descriptions and a note on the artist opposite tipped-in plates as seen in pics. Condition is excellent, the black cloth hardcover is clean, no marks or writing, tight and square binding, perhaps a little tanning to page edges, else fine.. The dust jacket is VG, minor wear to usual spots, no tears, writing, light rubbing, a bit tanned on spine, normal wear to corners, etc. There is clip to the flap, but it is not a price clip (price on bottom front flap), original price intact.. A huge, heavy book.