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【Product Description】
• This is the Combined Edition of *Bijutsukai*, Volume 12, published by Unsodo during the late Meiji to early Taisho period.
• This substantial volume combines multiple issues of *Bijutsukai* into a single book, bringing together 96 exquisite design plates featuring a rich variety of Japanese decorative and design motifs.
• The 96 design plates showcase a remarkable fusion of traditional Japanese motifs and innovative modern design. The refined compositions and exceptional woodblock printing make this an outstanding example of Meiji-period design publishing.
• This is not a 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 various signs of age and wear, including discoloration, stains, wrinkles, scuffs, creases, dirt, tears, and damage to the front and back covers. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing.
• Height: Approx. 24 cm (9.4 in)
• Width: Approx. 16.4 cm (6.5 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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