Japanese Famous Kyoto Guide Books Complete Antique 1895 Set Two Guide Books
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Complete Japanese Antiques Two Volume Set Kyoto Guidebooks , 1895. Hard to find set.
38 fine original woodblock prints+ bonus four fold out maps , immediately framable
Title: KYOTO MEISHO TO BIJUTSU NO ANAI, Kyoto Travel Guide w/ Maps, Meiji 28 (1895).
Prints measure up to 7.25 inches tall and 14.5 inches wide. Each volume measures 5 X 7 1/4 inches (closed) and there are a total of 440 pages, 38 of which have fine woodblock illustrations, including 4 large foldout maps.
Original covers & title slip, contents complete, fine colors & impressions, just the way we like to find them.
Fine condition.
Two thread bound albums containing dozens of superb wood block prints covering all manner of Kyoto 19th century attractions landscape: panoramic views, mountains, bridges, buildings, gardens, shrines, important land marks and much more..
All complete with original signed album covers.
You can literally marvel for hours enjoying thumbing through these rare albums and dozens of 130 plus year old prints included in each. They are printed on washi paper and traditionally thread hand sewn. The connected accordion style pages are beautifully presented in an original handmade and hand bound album format. The prints are easily removable.
Quality: All fine woodblock prints were printed from washi paper of that day and are in good condition with sharp impressions. Some prints have light foxing from age.
Age: All woodblock prints s date from about 1895 or before…..
Provenance: an old Tokyo, Japan collection
Extraordinary treasure find. Instant collection, prints may be individually framed. Only one.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. We are members of NAJGA- North American Garden Association
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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