Details
- Dimensions
- 7.25ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 9.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- one has a loose back cover, both have age toning, edge discoloration. one has a loose back cover, both have age toning, edge discoloration. less
- Description
- Pair of books, Process of Printing Wood Engraving, Unso-do Co., Kyoto, circa 1950's. Decorative paper over cardboard boards, paste on … more Pair of books, Process of Printing Wood Engraving, Unso-do Co., Kyoto, circa 1950's. Decorative paper over cardboard boards, paste on title on front board, no text, accordion/fold-out style booklet with pages jointed at the outer edge. First book has 11 illustrations showing the color woodblock printing process using a Harunobu Suzuki woodblock showing a woman bleaching fabric at the river. Second book has 13 illustrations showing the color woodblock printing process using a Utamaro woodblock showing women at a loom weaving. This one has a loose back cover, both have age toning, edge discoloration. less
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