Skip to content

Search Results: Authors starting with S from Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY

You searched for:
  • Bookseller inventory: Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY (authors starting with S)
  • Bookseller: Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
Results 1 - 20 of 467
No image available

THE CRUEL CITY: And Other Korean Short Stories.

by CRUEL CITY: AND OTHER KOREAN S

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$83.92
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Seoul 1983], Si-sa-yong-o-sa. Red cloth, very good, 150p., dj. The stories in this volume give a vivid picture of the years from the late 1930's through the Korean war and into the early 1960's. Choe Chong-hui writes in particular about the hard life of the poor caught in an economic system and a tradition from which the only escape was death. Stories also by Yi Chong-jun, Hwang Sun-won, and Pak Yong-jun. Transla- tors are Genell Y. Poitras & Choe Yong. An anthology of six stories. .
Item Price
A$83.92
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ORIENTAL SOCIETY: Twenty First Volume, First Half. Index

by JOURNAL OF AMERICAN ORIENTAL S

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New Haven 1902, American Oriental Society. Black cloth, very good, 153p., bookplate, very clean, Ed. by George Moore. .
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

MAGIC OF TREES AND STONES: Secrets of Japanese Gardening.

by SAITO, K. et al.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$60.61
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New York [1964], J.P.T. White cloth spine over brown cloth 282p., index, bibliography, glossary, appendix of plants and trees in English, Japanese, Latin, bit damage to spine top, contents very clean, solid, a bright copy, 200 photos. With charts, 8.25 x 11.25 inches. . Co-author Sadaji Wada. A superb work, covers the Shibusa: the quiet taste in Japanese gardens, and basic divisions of the garden. General garden, front garden & the kitchen garden, inner garden, function & essentials of the inner garden, various foreground & stone arrangements. . Planting, various middle ground arrangements. Special gardens: courtyard, interior, rooftop, below the floor, alley way et al. . Tea garden, planning & construction, composite plans, construction points, pond, stream, pagoda, stone lantern, stone arrangement construction, zigzag & earthen bridge construction, flowerbed, lawn, mosses & lichens. * Great ! .
Item Price
A$60.61
A$18.65 shipping to USA
SOMOKU ROKUBU KOSHU HO: METHODS OF CULTIVATING PLANTS.
More Photos

SOMOKU ROKUBU KOSHU HO: METHODS OF CULTIVATING PLANTS.

by SAITO, Nobuhiro.

  • Used
  • first
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$3,072.46
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Tokyo 1874], Izumiya. Yellow stitched wrs., 20 volume set, bound in 16 parts, contents very clean, solid, 490 double- folded leaves, 25 color, 9 b. w. woodcut illustrations, 15 x 22.5 cm., complete, nice set. FIRST EDITION The author, Saito Nobuhiro Genkai [1769-1850], was a Japanese horticulturist and botanist in the Edo period. This excellent title was directed at farmers and others who grow vegetables, root crops legumes and fruit trees. . Enhanced with stunningly nice color woodcut illustrations of example vegetables. Beautifully woodblock-printed in full color. *** COLLATION OF THE 20 VOLUME SET: Volume #: double leaves number of illustrations: ---------------------------------------------------- 1. 29 double folded leaves 2. 22 " " " , 4 color pages 3. 45 " " " , 17 color, 1 b.w. pages 4. 31 " " " , 4 color, 1 b.w. pages 5. 24 " " " 6. 20 " " " 7. 22 " " " 8. 30 " " " 9. 27 " "… Read More
Item Price
A$3,072.46
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

SAITO NOBUO 1970-1974: NOBUO SAITO 1970-1074. Catalogue of His Mezzotints & Copp

by SAITO, Nobuo.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$87.03
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Kyoto 1974, Yamada]. Stiff green wrs., very good, oblong format 13.5 x 25.5 cm.,English and Japanese introduction and biography [chronology], 31 b.w. photos, covers 31 items each illustrated with descriptin of number, title, date, size and number of copies/edition. Each of his charming works were printed in a small Limited Numbered Edition of about 75 per work. .
Item Price
A$87.03
A$18.65 shipping to USA
THE DOLL: DOLLS OF JAPAN AND THE WORLD: HINA NINGYO & MUSHA NINGYO. Volume 4
More Photos

THE DOLL: DOLLS OF JAPAN AND THE WORLD: HINA NINGYO & MUSHA NINGYO. Volume 4

by [SAITO, Ryusuke

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$60.61
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Kyoto 1986, Shikosha]. Stiff pictorial wrs., 22 x 29.8 cm., 112 color photo plates,English title page, discussion, plate list, balance in Japanese,slight damp stain on leading edge, else contents clean & solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION *** **** *** . . . IMPRESSIVE KUTANI WARE REFERENCE . . . CATALOG ILLUSTRATING 102 PIECES IN FULL COLOR . . * The Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum holds the largest collection of Kutani ware in Japan. . This valuable reference covers a large number of old Kutani items from 1604-1889 [Edo-Meiji] periods. . Each item is photographed 3 times, showing top, bottom and seal in full color. Others in black & white, each carefully described, numbered. . With Kutani kiln map, chronology of Kutani ware. . With an addendum: items 99-102 tipped into inside of back cover. . A comprehensive reference, valuable resource. . *** CONDITION: The work has some minor, clear damp staining mostly to the leading edge, item sold "as is" not returnable or refundable. By… Read More
Item Price
A$60.61
A$18.65 shipping to USA
NOH MEN TAI KAN: GREAT COLLECTION OF NOH MASKS.
More Photos

NOH MEN TAI KAN: GREAT COLLECTION OF NOH MASKS.

by SAITOH, Koson.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$150.75
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Tokyo 19xx, Noh Gaku Shoin Zo-han]. Stiff wrs., vol.1 of 4 only,[22] b.w. collotype photos of 44 Noh drama masks, 26.5 x 38 cm., no text, Japanese text, right cover edge restored cover edge restored, covers bit dusty, else contents clean. This work contains 22 large format pages, with two female Noh masks per page. Each page is preceeded by a tissue guard, showing each mask name, type of mask, and the historic details, woman's name as used in the Noh play. . * CONDIDTION: This is a partial volume 1, from the set. The back cover is provided in facsimile, buff cotton thread stitched. The front covers are restored at the corners and spine. , . *** Color scans of this & most other items are posted to our website. .
Item Price
A$150.75
A$18.65 shipping to USA
FUSO GAJIN DEN: LIFE STORIES OF ARTIST PAINTERS IN JAPAN.
More Photos

FUSO GAJIN DEN: LIFE STORIES OF ARTIST PAINTERS IN JAPAN.

by SAKA, Masakazu.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9784673427562
ISBN 10
4673427564
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$259.53
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Edo 1884, Kohitsu Ryochu. Green cloth, 5 vol. set bound in 1 volume, complete, Japanese text, woodblock printed on Washi paper, no illustrations, 46+73+42+75+64 double leaves, 6 cm. thick. FIRST AND ONLY COMPLETE EDITION This is the complete work, copious in nature and comprehensive. * CONDITION: The work was rebound in western style green cloth. There is some very minor and small amoutn of worming by and large the text is solid and not problematic. * .
Item Price
A$259.53
A$18.65 shipping to USA
JAPAN IN A NUTSHELL: Vol. 1: Religion, Culture, Popular Practices.
More Photos

JAPAN IN A NUTSHELL: Vol. 1: Religion, Culture, Popular Practices.

by SAKAI, Atsuharu.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$66.83
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Tokyo 1949-52, Yamagata. Stitched decorated cloth Japanese binding, 2 vols., 258+255p., very good, many text illustrat- ions, printed on double-folded pages, macthing set. A superb reference to things Japanese. A dictionary of use- ful resources, with excellent explanations. A valuable work volume 1 covers Shintoism, Buddhism & Popular Belief, Cult- ure, Popular Practices, with 376 entries, many with illust- illustrations and copious commentaries. Vol. 2 has some 376 entries, covering Japanese psychology, tradition, customs & manners, also loaded with illustrations. .
Item Price
A$66.83
A$18.65 shipping to USA
HOKUSAI [1760-1849]: THE LOAN EXHIBITION FROM THE JAPAN UKIYOE MUSEUM FROM TUESD
More Photos

HOKUSAI [1760-1849]: THE LOAN EXHIBITION FROM THE JAPAN UKIYOE MUSEUM FROM TUESD

by SAKAI, Gankow N. ed.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Akita 1991, Akita Senshu Museum of Art. Stiff pictorial wrs. very good, 21.5 x 25.5 cm., 254p., index, chronology, list of some 800 works by Hokusai with all details, 97 color, 171 b.w. photos, Japanese text. A most useful catalogue raisonne. This work covers the breath and width of Hokusai's prints, series and Surimono, as well as his vertical dyptichs. This work represents large numbers of prints hitherto unlisted in other reference books or collections. A valuable reference for any student or col- lector of Hokusai prints. The half-title of the book is: SAKINO HOKSAI RUITSU: FORMER HOKUSAI NOW IITSU. This refers to Hokusai's alternate name. Color scans can be sent by email. .
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA
SHIKI NO HANA: FLOWERS OF THE FOUR SEASONS.
More Photos

SHIKI NO HANA: FLOWERS OF THE FOUR SEASONS.

by SAKAI, Hoitsu. et al.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$3,962.96
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Kyoto 1907-8, Yamada Unsodo. Accordion folded, 9 of 10 vol. set, covers worn, chipped, contents very good, clean, sound, ca. 19 x 28 cm., prints open to ca. 37.5 x 18 cm., woodcut printed in color by hand on hand-made paper. R A R E . . *** **** *** . . . ONE OF THE MOST STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE BOTANICALS . . . OF THE MEIJI PERIOD . . . PRINTED ENTIRELY BY HAND ON WOODBLOCK USING WASHI PAPER . . THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS JAPANESE BOTANICALS EVER DONE . . REPRESENTING THE FOUR SEASONS, ITS FLOWERS & FRUITING TREES . . * A most superb example of the best in Japanese period polychrome woodblock printing. Per Bartlett [below]: "The work was published just a century after it was begun. It is so extensive and deals with so many more plants than the conventional 'Flowers of the four seasons' of most artists that it is botanical as well as artistic in conceptions." . THE SET: The set was issued in 10 volumes, displaying seasonal flowers and fruits. . *** THE ARTIST: The artist… Read More
Item Price
A$3,962.96
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

SAMURAI !

by SAKAI, Sabukro. et al.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$71.49
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
New York [1978], Nelson. Blue boards, very good, dj., 316p., maps, b. w. illustrations, co-authors M. Caidin & F. Saito. The autobiograhy of Japan's most famous flying ace. The saga of Saburo Sakai, a hero who survived 200 digfights, downed scores of Allieid planes and became Japan's deadliest pilot. Sakai flew the elusive Zero against American B-17s, P-38s, Airacobras & Hellcats. It ws in 1942 over Guadalcanal, that the great ace sufferd his first blow. Partially paralyzed & almost completely blinded by multiple wounds, Sakai never- theless crossed 200 miles of ocean to bring his crippeled aircraft home to Rabalu. Months later, when he returned to the air, Sakai downed fourmore enemy planes, bring his total score to 64 confirmed kills. This work provides an intimate "other side" into a group of Japanese that most Americans know little about. These are celebrated Samurai, the prof- essional warriors who devoted their lives to serving their country. Sakai never lost a… Read More
Item Price
A$71.49
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

KAIHIN [SEASIDE] HOTEL KAMAKURA.

by [SAKAKI, G.A.]

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$119.67
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Tokyo 1937, Kaihin.] Folding pamplet, 11p., 12 b.w. photos. The beautiful hotel is described, also descriptions of the area & sights to see. Nice photos. .
Item Price
A$119.67
A$18.65 shipping to USA
RYUKYU: A Bibliographical Gide to Okinawan Studies:SurveyingImportant Primary So
More Photos

RYUKYU: A Bibliographical Gide to Okinawan Studies:SurveyingImportant Primary So

by SAKAMAKI, Shuzo.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Honolulu 1963, Univ. Hawaii. Blue cloth, very clean, 353p., indices of author,titles, list of rulers, list of Kanji cha- racters in the text, glossary, works on Amami Oshima, a bit of underline here and there, else clean bright copy. An important and single English language resource on the subject. With sections on: catalogs & bibliographies; early Ryukyuan source materials; Japanese Chinese & Korean writings. General works, journals, Ryukyuan istory, culture, literary arts, language. With appendices. * Exceptionally valuable and useful reference source, well organized, easy to use, copious indices and appendices. * FIRST AND ONLY EDITION .
Item Price
A$90.14
A$18.65 shipping to USA
No image available

JAPANESE HISTORY.

by SAKAMOTAO, Taro.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$41.96
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
[Tokyo 1971], Intl. Soc. Educational Info. Stiff wrs., very good, 124p., maps, chronolog, 73 b.w. photos. The rise & fall of the ancient state, transition to a feudal society, the development of the modern state. Addressing all subjects, including art, architecture, painting, Buddhist art forms &c. Very useful resource. .
Item Price
A$41.96
A$18.65 shipping to USA
JAPANESE TOYS: Playing With History.
More Photos

JAPANESE TOYS: Playing With History.

by SAKAMOTO, Kazuya.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$79.26
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Tokyo [1965], Bijitsu Shuppan. Blue cloth, very good, 516p., 394 b.w. plates, 394 b. w. photos, 6 maps, bright, crisp and clean, solid copy. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . * The ultimate source book for all Japanese dolls, toys and children's amusements. Covering the genre by geographical districts. A wealth of knowledge supplemented with copious illustrations and detail text. . The one & only most comprehensive work written in English. FIRST & ONLY EDITION. . Color photos are posted to our website. . *. .
Item Price
A$79.26
A$18.65 shipping to USA
A PRIVATE JOURNAL OF JOHN GLENDY SPROSTON, U.S.N. [A Journal During the Commodor
More Photos

A PRIVATE JOURNAL OF JOHN GLENDY SPROSTON, U.S.N. [A Journal During the Commodor

by SAKANISHI, Shio. ed.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$87.03
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Tokyo 1940, Sophia Univ. First edition. Red cloth, very good 122p., index, bibliography, 19 b. w. photos, 18.5 x 26 cm. FIRST EDITION Primary source on the opening of Japan, by a member of the Perry expedition. * This is the text of his private journals written at the anchorage in Yeddo Bay, the visit to Shimoda, one of the two commercial ports opened to trade by the treaty. * An American description of Hakodate, their return to Shimoda. Breese's description of the Formosa coal field, with a history of Formosa, at anchor at Manila harbor. The gala day at Manila, Manila cigars. * An excellent primary source for the Perry expedition 1852-1854. * .
Item Price
A$87.03
A$18.65 shipping to USA
STUDIES IN EARLY BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA.

STUDIES IN EARLY BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE OF INDIA.

by SAKAR, H.

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$68.38
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Delhi [1966], Manoharlal. Black cloth, very good, 120p., 27 figures, maps, index, folding map, 24 b.w. photos. Covers the stupa shrines, Taxila, Nagarjunakonda. A scholar- ly resource, well organized, with much detail good reference to the sites. .
Item Price
A$68.38
A$18.65 shipping to USA
[ADVERTISING KAWARA-BAN [BROADSIDE] FOR A DOLL MAKER & WOOD CARVER. Illustrating
More Photos

[ADVERTISING KAWARA-BAN [BROADSIDE] FOR A DOLL MAKER & WOOD CARVER. Illustrating

by SAKATA, Jiro.

  • Used
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$388.53
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Wakayama ca.1827].Large Kawara Ban woodblock print, black & white, sheet size: ca. 49 x 35 cm., print: ca. 43 x 32 cm., very clean, impression varies from dark black to grey,period re-backed, now solid & firm. * OBSCURE EXAMPLE * . *** **** *** . . JAPANESE DOLL MAKER & WOOD CARVER'S ADVERTISEMENT . . . HE WILL GO TO & MOVE HIS SHOP TO OSAKA . * This woodblock print is printed in black outline. It has 15 individual sections in 'boxes,' each shows different scenes & artifacts from Japanese themes or manners, customs, or illustrated examples from famous novel or historical events. . It includes horses, birds, a fox & other animals, people: children, women, men, entertainers, musicians, children, Dutchmen et al. . These are samples of the kinds of things he can carve from wood and sell to his customers by special order. . The artist who drew the artwork was named TSUNARI Tei Toyoteru. . *** The print is a 'double-Oban' size, folds down to be ca.24.5 x 35.5 cm.… Read More
Item Price
A$388.53
A$18.65 shipping to USA
AZUMA KAGAMI:TEXT ON THE HISTORY OF THE KAMAKGURA GOVERNMENT1185 – 1333.
More Photos

AZUMA KAGAMI:TEXT ON THE HISTORY OF THE KAMAKGURA GOVERNMENT1185 – 1333.

by SAKUMA, Teiichi.

  • Used
  • first
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Seller
APTOS, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$404.07
A$18.65 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Tokyo 1896, Dai Nippon To Sho K.K. Blue stitched stiff wrs., 10 volume set, 15.8 x 22.8 cm., edited by Yorida Kiichiro, Takukuwa Komakichi and Narikawa Yojiro, complete as issued, very clean, solid example. FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE KAMAKURA GOVERNMENT 1185-1333 . . * A comprehensive study of all aspects of the Kamakura Jidai, a period of Japanese history that marks the governance by the Kamakura Shogunate, officially established in 1192 in Kamakura by the first Shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo. . *** TEN VOLUME SET: Pagination, counted in double-folded leaves [Fukuro-toji]: Volume: 1. 125 p. 2. 110 3, 119 4, 100 5, 122 6, 116 7. 132 8. 122 9. 113 10. 136 . *** CONDITION: The set is bound in the original publisher's blue stiff wrappers, with stitched spines & title slips. . The front cover of volume 1 is a bit stained with small dots and discoloring, please see photos posted to our website. The back covers of volume 1, and the front & back covers of all… Read More
Item Price
A$404.07
A$18.65 shipping to USA
Add to Want List

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

Try adding this search to your want list. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, we’ll send you an email. Best of all, it’s free.

Add to Want List
Book lovers can save on books by joining our Bibliophiles club

Are you a frequent reader or book collector?

Join the Bibliophile's Club and save 10% on every purchase, every day — up to $20 savings per order!

Biblio is a socially responsible company

Social Responsibility

Did you know that since 2004, Biblio has used its profits to build 16 public libraries in rural villages of South America?