The rare complete Japanese Garden Planning and Design Three (3) Book Set Is an early edition and dates to 280 Years Ago

The best of Japanese Gardens, complete antique dated 1735 signed three (3) album woodblock print books entitled: Japanese garden (nihon teien)
Title: Tsukiyana Niwatsukuri Den vol.1 vol.2 vol.3 complete set
Author: Enkin Kitamura
Painter; Shigeyoshi Fujii
Date; Kyoho 20 (1735)
Book dimensions: 7″ x 5″

Three volumes complete set.
Fine condition.

Writer: Enkin Kitamura
Date: Kyoho 20 (1735)

Three thread bound albums containing dozens of superb up to 7 inch x 15 inch wood block prints covering all manner of landscape: mountains, bridges, fences, plus rare early seldom seen stone lanterns , sculpted trees, unusual stepping stone arrays, great walls, plus grand garden panoramic views and more.

All complete with original signed album covers just the way we like to find them.

You can literally marvel for hours enjoying thumbing through these rare albums and dozens of 200 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 1735 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