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【Product Description】
• This is the Combined Edition of *Bijutsukai*, Volume 1, published by Unsodo during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.
• This substantial volume combines the first five issues of *Bijutsukai*, originally published in 1896 (Meiji 29), into a single book.
• It contains a total of 100 exquisite color woodblock design plates, showcasing a remarkable fusion of traditional Japanese motifs and innovative modern design. The richness of the colors, refined compositions, and exceptional printing quality make this an outstanding example of Meiji-period design publishing.
• This is not the later Showa-era combined edition, but an early combined edition produced during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.
• Compared with the later Showa editions, this early edition features superior paper quality, finer woodblock printing, and richer color reproduction, making it considerably more desirable to collectors and researchers.
• An exceptional reference for collectors of Japanese woodblock prints, design books, textile patterns, decorative arts, and Japanese visual culture.
• This is a very old item and shows age-related wear, including tanning, stains, wrinkles, scuffs, creases, soiling, tears, and a characteristic odor from long-term storage. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing.
• Height: Approx. 24.1 cm (9.5 in)
• Width: Approx. 16.3 cm (6.4 in)
• Thickness: Approx. 1.8 cm (0.7 in)
(Please allow for slight variations due to amateur measurement.)
• Free Shipping! The item will be shipped from Japan via Expedited Shipping (FedEx, DHL, or UPS) with a tracking number.
• We will select the best courier depending on your location to ensure fast and secure delivery.
• Import duties and taxes are generally not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer\'s responsibility.
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