Utamaro Estampes Japonaises
Paris: D. A. Longuet, 1912. First Edition. Loose in portfolio. Folio portfolio ca. 30cm x 40cm , bound in greenish gray cloth covered boards, backstrip is partially torn from covers but still functional, covers have light soiling, 3 sets of cloth ties for the portfolio are all present but one is detached from front cover. Contents are complete with 115 plates (with 37 and 37bis counted as 2) - most are b&w plates on stiff paper but several are color plates- each plate generally has a few images. The paper is age toned- especially around the edges. Stated copy 99 of 130. There is an index with descriptive material about the plates. The portfolio was made to go with an exhibition of the prints assembled from various owners. Text in French. Contents near fine , portfolio good. Note: due to size and weight shipping outside the USA will be more expensive than an average book. Very good. Item #6184
Price: $531.00