Limited to 2000 copies.
There are 970 items, all of which are illustrated with about 69 in color, arranged chronologically and those in series have been placed in their correct order. Brief notes on the artists, their style of work and environment, as well as on the development of the wood-block print in Japan, link each section. The name of the artist is also shown in Japanese characters. This is a lovely set in beautiful condition. xx, 349; v, 350-673; v, 674-1034 pages. cloth, dust jacket, slipcase. folio.
Illustration: 18 full pp. clrd. reproductions of orig. paintings with tissue guards.
Condition: Good+
Binding: 8.9×6.5”, pp.xii, 216, adverts [4]; full red cl. with elaborate dec. to cover and sp. with gilt peacock and tree in blue and pink, cover and sp. faded in parts, pp. sl. yellowed, edges sl. thumbed, teg.
Ceylon An Account Of The Island Physical, Historical, And Topographical With Notices Of Its Natural History, Antiquities And Productions
Illustration: A large number of wood engravings throughout in the form of vignettes, frontis., 2 double folding maps in Vol.II.
Condition: Very Good
Binding: 22x14cm, pp. xxxv, 619, xvi, 660; brown calf over marbled boards, sp. rebacked, 5 raised bands to sp. with gilt title to leather label, sp. chipped in parts and frayed.