Tourist Library Series Lot of 17 [of 19].
$175.00 USD • Used
Published for tourists, each of these popular booklets discusses a significant aspect of Japanese life and culture. They were written by a variety of authors and many went through several editions...
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Published for tourists, each of these popular booklets discusses a significant aspect of Japanese life and culture. They were written by a variety of authors and many went through several editions, including post-war reprints.
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This set comprises 17 of the first 19 titles [lacking 11 & 16]; all are pre-war editions ten are scarce first printings (1935-1936)
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1Tea Cult of Japan [3rd, 1937]
2Japanese Noh Plays [3rd, 1938]
3Sakura Japanese Cherry (3rd,1941)
4Japanese Gardens [3rd, 1938]
5 Hirosige and Japanese Landscapes (3rd, 1939]
6Japanese Drama (2d,1936)
7Japanese Architecture [3rd, 1940]
8What is Shinto [1st,1935]
9Japanese Castles, [1st, 1935]
10Hot Springs in Japan, [1st, 1936]
12Children's Days in Japan, [1st,1936]
13Kimono-Japanese Dress, [1st, 1936]
14Japanese Food, [1st, 1936]
15Japanese Music, [1st, 1936]
17Family Life in Japan [1st, 1937]
18Scenery of Japan, [1st,1937]
19Japanese Education, [1st,1937]
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5.2x7.75", softcover, inset labels, 80-90 pp. Profusely illustrated with b/w and color photographs and artwork.
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Condition: Very Good; some approaching near-fine; six with the original glassine jackets
Product Info
Publisher: Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways
Year: 1938
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
First Edition
Seller Info
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