Japonisme Alphabet Embroidery Sample Book
Sales sample book of a variety of finely embroidered alphabets, likely intended for use on silk handkerchiefs – a stunning example of Japonisme in format and aesthetic.
Sales sample book of a variety of finely embroidered alphabets, likely intended for use on silk handkerchiefs – a stunning example of Japonisme in format and aesthetic.
Signed first printing of this collection of interviews with Japanese "Living National Treasures" who practice traditional arts – illustrated with photographs of objects and diagrams by Michael Foreman.
Beautiful drafted set of partial sheets for the creation of cards used in the traditional game on classical Japanese poetry.
Trilingual publication (Japanese, English, French) of elaborately produced color woodblock prints on the theme of traditional Japanese children's games.
Meiji-era sensationalist popular novel about the conflicts between an Englishman's Japanese wife and his Japanese mistress, printed in a heavily illustrated format of the genre that anticipates modern manga.
Eye-catching accordion book chronicling major events in Japanese history from 1844 to 1882, particularly focused on events of international import or sensational news.
Inscribed first edition of this exquisite collaboration between two great French-Japanese artists.
Original photo album of a Japanese businessman's American travels, including stops in Seattle and Chicago before a longer stay in New York, and a visit to a Japanese family in Long Island.