Offered by: Imperial Fine Books
790 Madison Avenue, Suite #601 New York City, NY 10065 , United States Call Seller 212.861.6620

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15 Volumes. Capt. Frank Brinkley. Oriental Series: Japan and China

$ 27,500
  • Description
    15 Volumes. Captain Frank Brinkley.Oriental Series: China and Japan. Special unique and Extra illustrated copy decorated. Exquisitely bound in full red morocco, swirling gilt foliage borders incorporating stylized flowers of onlaid white green and purple morocco gilt surrounding large gilt oval central panels in which are depicted three white lillies with green leaves of onlaid gilt morocco, the upper doublures set with Fifteen watercolors of birds, all signed and lacquered, the lower doublures of plain green morocco, green watered silk endpapers woven with a stylized foliage design, printed on Japanese vellum, approximately 220 extra illustrations, many of them original watercolors on silk, other colored photographic plates and numerous other illustrations, many of the blank margins of the text decorated with original watercolor scenes.
    Published: Boston & Tokyo: J.B. Millett Co. 1901-02. A Magnificent Set
    H:9" W:6 1/2" D: 1 3/4"
  • More Information
    Origin: Japan
    Period: 1900-1919
    Materials: Leather.
    Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
    Creation Date: 1901-1902
    Number of Pieces: 8+
    Styles / Movements: Asian, Traditional
    Incollect Reference #: 800438
  • Dimensions
    W. 6.5 in; H. 9 in; D. 1.75 in;
    W. 16.51 cm; H. 22.86 cm; D. 4.45 cm;
Message from Seller:

Imperial Fine Books, established in 1989 by Bibi Mohamed, specializes in rare, collectible leather-bound sets and fine bindings across various fields like literature, history, and Americana. A women-owned business, it offers personalized services including book searches, custom collections, and restoration, creating exquisite private libraries for clients such as Scott Snyder and Cullman & Kravis. | info@imperialfinebooks.com | 212.861.6620

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