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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Captain F. Brinkley

Japan and China - Its History Arts and Literature

Illustrated Library Edition

Published: T.C. & E.C. Jack, London, 1903-1904

Edition: Limited edition

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12 volumes. Limited edition of 500 copies of which this is set number 284.

Richly illustrated and printed for the United Kingdom. 

12 volumes complete set. Ex Libris.

Volumes 1 to 8 dedicated to Japan.

Volumes 9 to 12 dedicated to China. 

Publishers red cloth covers.

Gilt title with vignette to spine. 

Gilt top page block.

Pages untrimmed. Library stamps present.

Odd moisture mark and minor foxing. 

Volume I.

i, 260 pages.

13 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

4 full-page plates.

Volume II.

ii, 286 pages.

13 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

3 full-page plates.

Volume III.

iii, 256 pages.

15 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

3 full-page plates.

Volume IV.

iv, 267 pages.

13 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

4 full-page plates.

Volume V.

v, 260 pages.

13 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

3 full-page plates.

Volume VI.

vi, 301 pages.

13 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

5 full-page plates.

1 double-page map.

Volume VII.

vii, 396 pages.

30 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

Volume VIII.

viii, 450 pages.

20 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

1 full-page plate.

Volume IX.

ix, 426 pages.

15 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

Volume X.

x, 273 pages.

17 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

2 full-page plates.

Volume XI.

xi, 285 pages.

17 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

2 full-page plates.

Volume XII.

xii, 292 pages.

16 colour plates with captioned tissue-guards.

1 fold-out colour map [69.5 x 53.5 cm].

Recorded shipping weight 12000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 24 x 17.5 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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