Toyei Shuko

[MATANO, Migaku.] comp.. TOYEI SHUKO: AN ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF ANCIENT IMPERIAL TREASURY CALLED SHOSOI.
A STUNNING CATALOGUE FROM THE ANCIENT SHOSOIN COLLECTION Consisting of 166 high-quality plates: 25 color, 138 b.w. collotypes on heavy card. A superb set, showing hundreds of Japan's oldest objects from ancient past. * These works were gathered in the Tempyo-Sohoo periods 749-756 A.D. Standing without rival these beautiful works have been protected by the unbroken Imperial Line for over 1200 years. This is the graphic record of the multitude of the objects in a set intended to be complete in 6 volumes. To date, we have not been able to confirm the existence of more than the first 3 volumes. * This work consists of excellent color wood cut and photographic collotypes illustrations done faithfully after the original works. Showing honored and treasured objects called the "Light of Jewels in the Divine Islands of Eastern Seas." * This is a monumental large scale work, published under the watchful eye of the Imperial Household, by the celebrated Imperial publisher, the Shimbi Shoin, Japan's most prestigious press. A couple of the box clips wanting. * A marvelous art and historical reference resource. Seldom found on the market. * This is a very large and heavy set. Appropriate extra packing, insurance and shipping charges will apply. * Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Tokyo 1909, Shimbi Shoin. Calico cloth covered boxes, 3 vol set, 37 x 51 cm.,27p. text, with additional 56p. text:RECORD OF THE IMPERIAL TREASURY SHOSOIN,the best,"Revised Edition," some of the box hinges have been reinforced, else clean.

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