Das Buch der ostasiatischen Lackkunst
Düsseldorf: Econ-Verlag, 1959. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 549 (2)pp. Original color illustrated dustjacket over leatherette with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Decorative endpaper (maps of China and Japan). Ribbon marker attached to cardboard plate listing lacquer techniques and b/w photograph on verso. Fold-out chart on early Chinese and Japanese lacquer techniques deposited into linen pocket on back inside cover as issued. Essay on history, masterpieces, and techniques of East Asian lacquer art accompanied by extensive section with full page color and b/w photographs. Chapter on lacquer techniques, in alphabetical order, and another on Japanese lacquer masters including signatures rounds of this elaborate treatise. Dj rubbed and lightly frayed at top and bottom; few small tears and creases on front, cuts on back of DJ; back flap creased top to bottom. Binding bumped on bottom of spine. Blind stamp of Library of Norman Hurst on title page. Book block moderately age-toned. Ribbon marker shows wear, including at top and bottom of cardboard plate. Dj in fair, binding and interior in good condition. g. Item #34853
Price: $150.00