
Asian Art Books 稀有中國古董書冊
稀有中國古董書冊
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Here you will find a fine selection of books on Asian art. We are specialists in Chinese art in particular, and have sold many of the most desirable Chinese art books over the years.
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Vintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, Studio of Kusakabe Kimbei
19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a good ...
View full detailsBoard of Tourist Industry; Japanese Government Railways; Collection of 4 Tourist Guides; What is Shinto?; Castles in Japan; Japan's Ancient Armour; & Sumo - Japanese Wrestling, 1935-1940
A set of 4 interesting and attractive Japanese tourist guides, comprising: Tourist Library No. 8; What is Shinto?, by Genchi Kato, 1935, 73pp; Tou...
View full detailsGods and Heroes of Old Japan, Violet M. Pasteur & Ada Galton, 1906
A smart copy of this illustrated volume of Japanese folklore - short stories taken from the "Sacred Writings and Ancient Histories of Japan". Each ...
View full detailsIn Lotus-Land Japan, Herbert G. Ponting, 1922
A smart copy of this travelogue exploration of Japanese history, life and culture, which is illustrated with beautiful full page plates. In Lotus-L...
View full detailsJapanese Homes and Their Surroundings, Edward S. Morse, 1888
An attractively presented book, with copious illustrations on the architecture and interiors of traditional Japanese houses. With detailed descript...
View full detailsJapanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記), 1693.
Japanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記). Such adaptations we...
View full detailsLarge Surimono with Lacquer: Shibata Zeshin: Okina (Long Life Noh Mask), 1875-1890. 柴田 是真
Shibata Zeshin (柴田 是真): Large Surimono with Lacquer - Okina, (1875-1890). A very attractive Japanese woodblock, by the artist sometimes known as 'J...
View full detailsSharaku, Julius Kurth, Munchen, 1922
A German publication on the work of Tōshūsai Sharaku, Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, particularly known for his portraits of kabuki actors. He is...
View full detailsThe Surgeon's Log; Impressions of the Far East, J. Johnston Abraham, 1926, Signed
The Surgeon's Log; Impressions of the Far East, by J. Johnston Abraham. With many illustrations. Signed copy from the author with dedication to hal...
View full detailsBonhams Asian Art, European Glass and Ceramics, Design from 1860 auction catalogue, April 2010, Edinburgh
Bonhams Asian Art, European Glass and Ceramics, Design from 1860, 19th and 20th Century Pictures and Prints auction catalogue, April 21-22 2010, Ed...
View full detailsBonhams Asian Art & European Ceramics and Glass auction catalogue, July 2011, Edinburgh
Bonhams Asian Art and European Ceramics and Glass auction catalogue, July 20-21 2011, Edinburgh. Auction catalogue. Near fine softback. Soundly bou...
View full detailsHills In Kobe, T. Takagi, 1915. 高木庭次郎
Hills In Kobe (神戸の丘), T. Takagi (高木庭次郎), 1915. SOLD Published by T. Takagi, Photographic Studio and Art Gallery. No. 42, Nishimachi, Kobe, Japan. ...
View full detailsJapanese Swordsmiths, W. M. Hawley, 2 volume set, 1966-67.
Japanese Swordsmiths, by W. M. Hawley, 2 volume set. SOLD OUT Volume 1: Japanese Swordsmiths; 13,500 names used by about 12,000 swordsmiths from 70...
View full detailsSotheby's: Catalogue of Highly Important Japanese Prints, Illustrated Books and Drawings, from the Henri Vever Collection, 1974
Sotheby's: Catalogue of Highly Important Japanese Prints, Illustrated Books and Drawings, from the Henri Vever Collection, Parts I, II and III - 3 ...
View full detailsChristie's South Kensington, Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, 1998
Christie's South Kensington, Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, Thursday 10 December 1998. Auction catalogue. Very good softback. Cover excellent ...
View full detailsChristie's Japanese Works of Art, London, 1995
Christie's Japanese Works of Art, London, Tuesday, 28 March 1995. Auction catalogue. Good softback. Some mild scuffing and bumping to cover. Thumb ...
View full detailsChristie's Japanese Screens, Paintings and Prints, New York, October 1994.
Christie's Japanese Screens, Paintings and Prints, New York, Tuesday, October 25, 1994. Auction catalogue. Very good softback. Some mild scuffing a...
View full detailsSotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Prints and Paintings, London, June 1992.
Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Prints and Paintings, London, Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June 1992. Auction catalogue. Very good softback. Some...
View full detailsChristie's Japanese Works of Art, London, March 1990
Christie's Japanese Works of Art, London, Wednesday, 21 and Thursday, 22 March 1990. Auction catalogue. Good softback. Some scuffing and bumping to...
View full detailsChristie's Japanese Prints from an East Coast Collection, New York, April 1995
Christie's Japanese Prints from an East Coast Collection, New York, Wednesday, April 16, 1995. Auction catalogue. Very good softback. Some scuffing...
View full detailsSpink The Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia
Spink: The Banknotes, Bonds & Shares, Coins and Medals of South East Asia. Singapore Auction Catalogue, 16 August 2015. 4pp over + 192...
View full detailsCollection of 5 x Japanese Buddhism Books by Nakamura Hajime 中村元の仏教の本
Collection of 5 x Japanese Buddhism Books by Nakamura Hajime 中村元の仏教の本. A selection of cloth bound hardback books about Buddhism in the Jap...
View full detailsOld Japanese Photographs: Collectors Data Guide, Terry Bennett
Old Japanese Photographs: Collectors' Data Guide, by Terry Bennett. SOLD 1st and only edition, 2006. Hardback with dustjacket. ...
View full detailsKawamura Bumpo, Artist of Two Worlds
Kawamura Bumpo; Artist of Two Worlds. By Ellis Tinois and published by The University Gallery Leeds, 2004, 1st edition, to support the exh...
View full detailsKawamura Bumpo - Bumpo Gafu Nihen 文鳳畫譜, 1811
Kawamura Bumpo - Bumpo Gafu 文鳳畫譜, 1811. SOLD Published in Bunka 8, 1811 by 文微堂 (Bunshido) 吉田屋新兵衛ほか (Yoshidaya Shinbei Hoka), Kyoto a...
View full detailsPhotographic Book of the Honpa Hongwanji Temple, Kyoto. 1932. (ほんがんじしゃしんちょう)
Photographic Book of the Honpa Hongwanji Temple, Kyoto. 1932. (ほんがんじしゃしんちょう) . A beautifully produced book from Japan featuring photograph...
View full detailsThe Book of Delightful and Strange Designs - Japanese Stencils, by Andrew Tuer, 1893
The Book of Delightful and Strange Designs - Japanese Stencils, by Andrew Tuer. RECENTLY SOLD The Book of Delightful and St...
View full detailsThe Book of the Pearl by Kunz and Stevenson, 1908 1st edition
The Book of the Pearl: The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of Gems by George Frederick Kunz and Charles Hugh Stevenson. S...
View full details群玉堂帖 Collection of Calligraphy written in the Song Dynasty by 米元章, 3 Volumes
群玉堂帖 Collection of Calligraphy written in the Song Dynasty by 米元章 and 智永 3 Volumes published by: 株式會社二弦社 (Published in J...
View full detailsManuscript: Japanese Meiji Period Merchant's Accounts Book, 1871
Japanese Meiji Period Merchant's Accounts Book, 1871. SOLD This is a truly unique offering - an original Japanese merchant's cash book, Genkin Iri ...
View full detailsLandscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Landscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. 蔣夫人山水蘭竹花卉册 / ...
View full detailsChinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
Chinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. Very scarce first edition. Beautifully produ...
View full detailsThe Kokka, deluxe bound set. Volume XVI – July 1905 to July 1906
The Kokka, 1905, 1906, deluxe bound set. SOLD The Kokka, An Illustrated Monthly Journal of the Fine and Applied Art of Japan and other Eastern Coun...
View full detailsWorld Art History, 200-700 AD, Volume 6, Japanese encyclopaedia of art, Sekai bijutsu zenshu. Bekkan 6.
World Art History, 200-700 AD, Volume 6, Japanese encyclopaedia of art, Sekai bijutsu zenshu. Bekkan 6. Published by Heibonsha,...
View full detailsL'art en Chine et au Japon, by Ernest F. Fenellosa, approx 1910, 1st edition
L'art en Chine et au Japon, by Ernest F. Fenellosa, approx 1910, 1st edition. 貴重な日本の美術本 Published by Hachette et Cie. Undated but approx 1910. Fore...
View full detailsThe Magazine of Art, Works of Old Masters, Japanese book, 1900, on Asian art including Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan paintings
The Magazine of Art, Works of Old Masters, Japanese book, 1900, on Asian art including Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan paintings 貴重な日本の美術本 Published ...
View full detailsExhibition and Auction Sale of Japanese and Chinese Works of Art, Tokyo Art Club (Bijutso Club) Ltd.
Exhibition and Auction Sale of Japanese and Chinese Works of Art, Tokyo Art Club (Bijutso Club) Ltd. Near fine condition exhibition and au...
View full detailsThe Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling)
The Paintings of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, 2 Volume Set, Signed by First Lady of China (Soong May-ling) RECENTLY SOLD Very scarce fir...
View full detailsLa Ceramique Japonaise by Mlle M J Ballot, Signed 1st edition, 1927
La Ceramique Japonaise by Mlle M J Ballot, Signed 1st edition, 1927 SORRY RECENTLY SOLD 貴重な日本の美術本 Published Editions Albert Morance, Paris By M...
View full detailsPictorial Compendium of Japanese Scenery, Art and Industry in the New Century, compiled and published by Takakura Choko, 1904
Pictorial Compendium of Japanese Scenery, Art and Industry in the New Century, compiled and published by Takakura Choko, 1904 SORRY - RECE...
View full details19th Century Japanese photo album
19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 RECENTLY SOLD A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. My in...
View full detailsJapanese photo album, circa 1890
Japanese photo album, circa 1890 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. A ...
View full detailsJapanese Pottery by James L Bowes, 1st edition, 1890
Japanese Pottery with notes describing the thoughts and subjects employed in its decoration and illustrations from examples in the Bowes Collect...
View full detailsOsvald Siren, Chinese and Japanese Sculptures and Paintings in the National Museum, Stockholm, 1931, 1st edition
Osvald Siren, Chinese and Japanese Sculptures and Paintings in the National Museum, Stockholm, 1931, 1st edition RECENTLY SOLD: Please let...
View full detailsDescription of Ancient Bronzes in the Collection of Baron Sumitomo, 1911, rare silk folio set
Description of Ancient Bronzes in the Collection of Baron Sumitomo, 1911, rare silk folio set RECENTLY SOLD - PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE ...
View full detailsSen-oku Sei-sho Collection of old bronzes of Baron Sumitomo, 1934
Sen-oku Sei-sho Collection of old bronzes of Baron Sumitomo, 1934 also known as: Description of Ancient Chinese Bronzes in the Colle...
View full detailsChinese, Corean and Japanese Potteries, Limited first edition, 1914, Outstanding example, R L Hobson, E Morse, R S Williams
Chinese, Corean and Japanese Potteries, Limited first edition, 1914, Outstanding example, R L Hobson, E Morse, R S Williams 日本のアンティーク美術本 ...
View full detailsA Vindication of the decorated Pottery of Japan, James L Bowes, 1891, privately printed
A Vindication of the decorated Pottery of Japan, James L Bowes, 1891, privately printed. Printed for Private Circulation, 1891. 日本のア...
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