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Rare and modern books

Bethe, Monica

Noh Costumes of the Ii Family.

1984

295.00 €

Design Books

(New York, United States of America)

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Year of publication
1984
Place of printing
Tokyo, Japan
Author
Bethe, Monica
Keyword
Theater and Set Design
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
No
State of preservation
Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
No

Description

This is a fine hardcover copy bound in dark green moire silk cloth with titles in Japanese characters in red and gilt on the spine. Lacking slipcase. Completely clean inside and out. Text mostly in JAPANESE, but introduction and list of plates also in ENGLISH. The Ii Collection of Noh robes was started in the 1920's by Ii Naotada after an earthquake destroyed the family theater. It is a very broad collection and justly famed in Japan. Illustrated completely in color. List of plates includes 164 pieces, many with extensive entries. 14" high X 10" wide, 190 pages. Large very heavy book foreign postage will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.