Japanese Temples - Sculpture, Paintings, Gardens and Architecture
by Kidder, J. Edward
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harry Abrams, 1964. Book. Illus. by profuse photos by Tatsuzo Sato, Shihachi Fujimoto and others. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Commentaries and images of famous temples - Horyuji , Yakushiji, Todaiji, Toshodaiji, Taimadera, Muroji, Byodoin,, Chusonji, Joruriji, Jingohi and Kozanji, Kenchoji and Engakuji, Saihoji NS eYOnji, KinkKUJI ns FinkKUJI, sirokuji. A think folio in original gilt/brown publisher's cloth with large gilt title on the front and the unfaded spine. Only a hint of edge wear. As new inside, possibly with one extra plate larger than the book size. Fine bibliography. Very clean and tight. Heavy book, will require extra shipping for overseas customers. Protected in a slipcase. .
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 079637
- Title
- Japanese Temples - Sculpture, Paintings, Gardens and Architecture
- Author
- Kidder, J. Edward
- Illustrator
- profuse photos by Tatsuzo Sato, Shihachi Fujimoto and others
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Harry Abrams
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
- Size
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
- Keywords
- Japanese temples, art, architecture
- Bookseller catalogs
- Japan; Art; Architecture & Interior Decoration;
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