New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1911. Hardbound. VG and tight internally, both front covers are detached/present.. Thick boards with 3/4 red leather bindings; five raised bands with gilt decoration on and between compartments; gilt lettering to spine. Marbled end papers. Vol. 1: xiv + 153 pp. with color frontis and 56 color plates; printed plate guards. Vol. 2: x + 127 pp. with color frontis and 64 bw plates; printed plate guards. TEG. Heavy and oversize (17 pounds / 7.7 kilos) and will require extra postage. A superb set, except for the repairs needed to the front covers of both volumes. Look very nice on shelf, and a delight to read through. Vol. I contents include an introductory chapter and section on the early periods, the Tosa School, the Chinese School of the Ashikaga period, the school of Sesshiu, and the Kano School. Vol. 2 covers the school of Korin, Ukioye School, Later Chinese School, Maruyama and Shijo Schools, Kishi School (School of Ganku) and minor schools. With a general index for both volumes. With a list of illustrations for each volume.

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Bookseller: Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 106950
Title: The Painters of Japan (2 vol. set)
Author: Morrison, Arthur
Format/Binding: Hardbound
Book Condition: Used - VG and tight internally, both front covers are detached/present.
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Frederick A. Stokes
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1911
Keywords: Asian Art; Japanese Paintings; Japanese Art ; Japanese Art ; ;

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Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Plate: Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...