Netsuke: A comprehensive study based on the M. T. Hindson Collection (Revised Edition) Hardback - 1982

Sotheby Publications by Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd, London, 1982 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 2nd Edition. English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 21.5 x 31 cm; 2,740 Kg; 612 pages with 182 illustrations in colour and 1414 monochrome.; Revised edition with 296 new illustrations.; Used book with signs of wear on the exterior and interior. The dust jacket shows edge wear, scuffs and scratches on the front cover, spine and back cover. The top of the spine is slightly chipped on the left side. The outside of the text block show minor yellowing. Minor signs of wear in the interior. Very good condition overall.; Since its publication in 1974, this book has established itself as a standard reference work for collectors or netsuke. 1300 representative pieces from one of the most comprehensive collections ever to have been formed are discussed and ilustrated, including full details of artists, schools and subjects. In this new, revised edition over 100 more photographs of artists' signatures have been added, bringing the total number to over 300, and greatly increasing the book's value for the collector. Each new signature had been carefully chosen from a large section to ensure its authenticity. In addition, 182 of the pieces are now illustrated in full colour. The bibliography has been expanded to include all the major new books published in the intervening years.; Reviews of the First Edition: "Such a comprehensive work with every item illustrated, some with signature details as well, will make this a standard reference for many years to came". Museums Journal.; "Mr Davey's book is more than an ordinary art book: it is a rich source of information and will be used by Netsuke collectors as an encyclopedia." Times Literary Supplement.; "The serious collector will find this volume a welcome addition to his library." Antiques Monthly..