1893 First Edition Photo Book, Japanese Costumes Before the Restoration
First Edition
OGAWA, Kazumasa Japanese Costumes Before the Restoration. St. Louis: Ogawa,1893. Photographed by Ogawa, with the direction of Chitora Kawasaki of Ko-Yu-Kai (Tokyo Fine Arts School) First Edition. Large format 13.5" x 10.5". Original cardstock covers, three hole bound with light green silk ribbon, somewhat detached. 17 large black and white halftone chemigraph plates. The plates are action shots of men and women in various manners of traditional Japanese dress from periods 620-1550. The high quality halftone images are printed on thick satin paper. Several images show traditional samurais holding a katana sword, other images include a Bugaku performer, a court lady in her full silk dress, and a street vendor, among others. Overall very good condition with some damp staining to front cover.Item #18463
Price: $3,800.00
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