Notes on Japanese Art. Paper read before the Architectural Association, London. Illustrated by Specimens of Japanese Art, From the Collection of James L. Bowes, Esq., Liverpool
by AUDSLEY, GEORGE ASHDOWN
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- First Edition. Quarto; bound in contemporary (original?) quarter-morocco and cloth; bottom of spine chipped; some rubbing; front
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
No place of publication: Printed for Private Circulation, 1874. First Edition. Quarto; bound in contemporary (original?) quarter-morocco and cloth; bottom of spine chipped; some rubbing; front hinge cracked; very good. Illustrated with 24 mounted photographs (each approximately 5 1/2 x 8”) of enamels, carvings, furniture, etc. The photographs are captioned and numbered to match descriptions in the catalogue.
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- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27181P
- Title
- Notes on Japanese Art. Paper read before the Architectural Association, London. Illustrated by Specimens of Japanese Art, From the Collection of James L. Bowes, Esq., Liverpool
- Author
- AUDSLEY, GEORGE ASHDOWN
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition. Quarto; bound in contemporary (original?) quarter-morocco and cloth; bottom of spine chipped; some rubbing; front
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Private Circulation
- Place of Publication
- No place of publication
- Date Published
- 1874
- Bookseller catalogs
- JAPAN;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- First Edition
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