Pair of Vintage Process of Prnting Wood Engraving Books - a Pair

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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