Shuko Monyo: Japanese Woodblock-printed Design Books (set of 5) (1939-41)
Kyoto: Unsodo, 1939-41. Bound concertina style with paper-covered boards. 8.5 "x 12" (each) ; 5 volumes ; volume I: pp. [26] (Aug 1939) ; volume II: pp. [26] (Apr 1940) ; volume III: pp. [26] (Sep 1940) ; volume IV: pp. [26] (Sep 1941) ; volume V: pp. [26] (Dec 1941). Set features numerous Japanese patterns and designs, woodblock-printed in a lively array of colors by Kawarazaki Kodo. Condition is good; covers exhibit minor wear with the occasional loss of wrapper design (smudged off, esp. prevalent on vol. 2), tape marks on cover of vol. 1 - all which do not affect internal designs, all good with very light foxing. Some loss on the lower-left corner of vol. 3 (not affecting designs). Item #256
Price: $2,500.00