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Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-five masterworks by Japanese kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003). Initially determined to unlock
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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Used Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book
Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book

H 12 in W 1 in
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions
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1890s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era

H 8.9 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in
Contemporary Japanese Houses
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book that delves into the innovative and serene world of Japanese home
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1960s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Contemporary Japanese Houses
Contemporary Japanese Houses

Contemporary Japanese Houses

H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Kusazoshibook Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions
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1860s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860
Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860

Antique Japanese Kusazoshi Book Edo Period, circa 1860

H 6.93 in W 4.61 in D 0.2 in
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese History book Meiji era, circa 1878 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 182
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1870s Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878
Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

Antique Japanese History Book Meiji Era, circa 1878

H 4.77 in W 7.17 in D 0.67 in
Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Buddhism book Edo period, circa 1867 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 226
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1930s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930
Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

Antique Japanese Buddhism Book Edo Period, circa 1930

H 8.9 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260
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1830s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions
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1840s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840

H 8.82 in W 6.15 in D 0.4 in
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain & Art - Christies March 1988 Japanese Works of Art Auction
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Used Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christies March Japanese Works of Art, 1988

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblack print book Book dimensions
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1920s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820

H 88.59 in W 61.82 in D 0.6 in
Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book
Located in New York, NY
. com. Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan’s contemporary culture is constantly in flux, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book
Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

Jutaku: Japanese Houses Book

H 7.25 in W 4.88 in D 2 in
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ancient Japan Hardcover book – October 1, 1992 by Richard J. Pearson This is a beautiful large
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20th Century Japanese Tribal Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson
Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson

Ancient Japan Hardcover Art Book by Richard J. Pearson

H 13 in W 9 in D 1 in
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker

H 12.25 in W 9 in D 1 in
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Japanese print: its evolution and essence Book by Muneshige Narazaki. "In this book the author
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1970s Japanese Arts and Crafts Used Japanese Books

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Paper

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki
"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

"Japanese Print Its Evolution and Essence" Book by Muneshige Narazaki

H 15 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Approx. ninety four superb full page plates containing approx. 571 designs in colour. Plates are housed in a beige card folder and then in a original slip case. The slip case has som...
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1990s Japanese Beaux Arts Used Japanese Books

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Paper

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan
"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

"Flowers" A Collection of Antique Prints in Europe, Kaigai Inc. Japan

H 18 in W 12 in D 2 in
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
By Fujii Shumei
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
such as magnolia are pressed against unglazed pottery like Japanese paper dyeing and bleeding Kuresu
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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Japanese Books

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Bronze

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.
Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

Fine Art Japanese Vase Arita Artist Fujii Shumei Winter Landscape, 19th/20th C.

H 0.04 in Dm 0.04 in
The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space Azby Brown and Kengo Kuma
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Early 2000s Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed
The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed

The Very Small Home Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space 1st Ed

H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion
By (after) Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion by Julia Meech Harry N
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion
Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Art of Japan: The Architects Other Passion

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat Japanese Book
By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Rare vintage Japanese publication from 1997 which chronicles the life of
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1980s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat Japanese Book
Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat Japanese Book

Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat Japanese Book

H 9 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
Located in New York, NY
"Explores the beauty, essence, and enduring impact of Japanese design printed on craft paper and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Used Japanese Books

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Paper

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book
WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

WA: The Essence of Japanese Design Book

H 10.63 in W 8.13 in D 1.11 in
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
wares. Japanese text.
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Takasu Toyoji: Kakiemon, Nabeshima

H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions
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1820s Edo Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827

H 8.98 in W 6.26 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan
Located in CA, CA
An amazing book exploring the work of the greatest Japanese filmmakers. Until recently, the Western
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Early 2000s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan
Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

Japanese Cinema by Stuart Galbraith IV/Paul Duncan

H 11.62 in W 9.45 in D 0.99 in
The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans. Discusses the history, culture, and religion
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20th Century American Japonisme Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans
The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

The Peoples of North America, the Japanese Americans

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 in
Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book about Dutch dinner culture in the 17th and 18th century. Including glasswork and porcelain.
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel
Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Porcelain - Glerum - Aan Tafel

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Standard work about Japanese Pottery. Great starter book to build knowledge about Japanese Pottery
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani
Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

Reference Book - Soame Jenyns Japanese Porcelain, Arita Imari Kutani

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell
Located in valatie, NY
Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out
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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints Chelsea Foxwell

H 11 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great book about the relation between Japanese and Chinese Porcelain. Advanced collectors The
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden
Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

Reference Book Japanese & Chinese Porcelain: Die Porzellansammlung zu Dresden

H 11.38 in W 9.97 in D 0.56 in
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art. Published by Princeton University Press, 2019. 1st Ed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art. Oriental Works of Art. [exhibition
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Art – Oriental Works of Art

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart
By Basil Stewart
Located in valatie, NY
Subjects Portrayed in Japanese color-prints by Basil Stewart. London: Degan Paul, Trench, Turner
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Early 20th Century British Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart
Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

Subjects Portrayed in Japanese Color-Prints by Basil Stewart

H 15 in W 10 in D 1.75 in
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Language book about porcelain restoring. Readbale with google translate The father of the china cabinet Modern restoration methods for porcelain, earthenware and cloisonné R...
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain, Restoring Porcelain

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Art - Kadotakai Oriental Art Catalogue
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Kadotakai Oriental Art Catalogue Different types of art HoofdauteurKlompmakers Inge e.a. HoofdredacteurT. Scholten Tweede RedacteurI. Klompmakers Co RedacteurS. de Munk
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Art - Kadotakai Oriental Art Catalogue
Reference Book Chinese Japanese Art - Kadotakai Oriental Art Catalogue

Reference Book Chinese Japanese Art - Kadotakai Oriental Art Catalogue

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Title:Surimono: Prints by Elbow. Limited edition 766 of 1050 Catalogue first edition Hardcover 1980 · Washington, D.C. by Polster Edythe and Alfred H. Marks Washington, D.C.: Lov...
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow
Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

Reference Book Japanese Woodblock Prints – Surimono: Prints by Elbow

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon
Located in valatie, NY
The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger. Garden City: Doubleday and Co., 1964. First edititon
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20th Century American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon
The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

The Traditional Arts of Japan by H. Boger, First Edititon

H 11.25 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell
Located in valatie, NY
Japanese and European art. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out
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2010s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell
Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

Awash in Color French and Japanese Prints by Chelsea Foxwell

H 11 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese, Corean, and Japanese Potteries / Hobson, R. L.; Edward S. Morse; Rose Sickler Williams Published
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914
Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

Rare Reference Book Japanese Corean & Chinese Porcelain - Chinese, Corean, 1914

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei vol.21 Nabeshima Nihon Tohji
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain: Nabeshima Wares Nihon Tohji Taikei Vol.21

H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Including Kosometsuke, Ming, Qing and Japanese Porcleain. Also bronzes and lacquerware. A nice
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20th Century Qing Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981
Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981

Reference Book Japanese Porcelain - Christie’s at the Hotel Okura, Tokyo, 1981

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art– Collecting Oriental Antiques by Moorhouse
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art – Collecting Oriental Antiques – Moorhouse Collecting
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art– Collecting Oriental Antiques by Moorhouse
Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art– Collecting Oriental Antiques by Moorhouse

Reference Book Chinese 7 Japanese Art– Collecting Oriental Antiques by Moorhouse

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very rare 1912 catalogue. For advanced collectors Collections Jean Dollfus : objets d’art de l’Extreme-Orient. Catalogue des objets d’art chinois et japonais . : dependant des col...
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912
Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

Rare Reference Book Japanese Chinese Art - Collections Jean Dollfus, 1912

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch language but easy to read with google translate on you phone. Interesting book.
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss
Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss

Reference Book Chinese Japanese and European Porcelain - Poreselin Boek - Weiss

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu Nagatake, Takeshi Tokyo, Japan: Toko Shoin, 1963. Hardcover. dark cream
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963
Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

Japanese Porcelain Reference Book Ancient Ceramics of Kyushu - Kyoto Shoin, 1963

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book
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Late 19th Century Used Japanese Books

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Textile

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'
Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Textile Sample Book 'Shima Cho'

H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese Textile Swatch Book, Komon (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Dating from around 1900, this is a delightful album which has a collection of Japanese dyed cotton
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Late 19th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese Textile Swatch Book, Komon (Book)
Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese Textile Swatch Book, Komon (Book)

Late 19th Early 20th Century Japanese Textile Swatch Book, Komon (Book)

H 10.75 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's Japanese prints, paintings and screens, New York June 18, 1990. First edition softcover
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1990s American Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990
Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

Sotheby's Japanese Prints, Paintings and Screens, New York June 18, 1990

H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991. Sotheby's 1st Ed softcover. 382 lots
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1990s English Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog
Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog

Sotheby's Japanese Works of Art, Thursday 21st March 1991, Auction Catalog

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection Hardcover – January 1, 1974
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection
Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection

Art Book–Chinese, Korean and Japanese Sculpture in the Avery Brundage Collection

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'
Located in Langweer, NL
'Japan, The Place and the People' by G.W. Browne. Illustrated with over 300 colored plates and half
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Early 20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'
Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

Japan, the Place and the People by G.W. Browne, '1904'

H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 1.58 in
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain__Oriental Continental and British (Porcelain of All Countries) Hobson, R.L. Title: Porcelain__Oriental Continental and British … Publisher: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd,...
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20th Century Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.
Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.

Reference Book Chinese & Japanese Porcelain of All Countries - Hobson, R.L.

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great book by the godfather of porcelain writing. CJA Jorg. This is the best book to start a journey of oriental porcelain with. It has a great variety of pieces. Also pieces that a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics
Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

Reference Book Japanese and Chinese Porcelain: C.J.A Jorg - Oriental Ceramics

H 11.69 in W 8.82 in D 0.71 in
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Shuhga: Images of spring: Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art By Charles Grosbois. Nagel
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1960s Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

H 13.25 in W 10 in D 1.13 in
Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’
By George Ashdown Audsley & James Lord Bowes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’, Liverpool and London
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1870s English Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’
Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

Audsley, George Ashdown and James, Lord Bowes ‘The Keramic Art of Japan’

H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort. This is a study of
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Used Japanese Books

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Paper

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al

H 12 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, Satou and Takeshi, Murayama Published by Kyuryudo, Japan, 1969 Senju Sato, the founder of the Sekido
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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain – Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, Satou and Takeshi, Murayama Published by Kyuryudo, Japan, 1969 Senju Sato, the founder of the Sekido
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20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

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Porcelain

Book Chinese Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Book Chinese Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain, Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, Satou and Takeshi, Murayama Published by Kyuryudo, Japan, 1969 Senju Sato, the founder of the Sekido
Category

20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books

Materials

Porcelain

Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978
Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Book Chinese Porcelain Ko Sometsuke from the Kitaoji Rosanjin Collection, 1978

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Studio City, CA
A very engaging and quite scarce first edition softcover book with dust jacket by famed Japanese
Category

1990s Japanese Modern Used Japanese Books

Materials

Paper

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing
Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

Nobuyoshi Araki Signed First Edition Book New York (Volume 4) With Drawing

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 0.75 in
The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield
Located in Bradenton, FL
Braziller, Inc. of Madison Avenue, New York. Illustrated, printed in Japan, 127 pages.
Category

1990s Japanese Used Japanese Books

Materials

Paper

The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield
The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield

The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse by John Elderfield

H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.5 in
102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell
Located in Bradenton, FL
with dustjacket published in 1978 by Crown Publishers, Inc. of New York. Printed and bound in Japan
Category

1970s Japanese Used Japanese Books

Materials

Paper

102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell
102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell

102 Favorite Paintings by Norman Rockwell

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
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Used Japanese Books For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used Japanese books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, cotton and fabric, all used Japanese books available were constructed with great care. Used Japanese books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used Japanese books made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used Japanese books over the years, but those made by Daido Moriyama, Issey Miyake and Isamu Noguchi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Japanese Books?

Used Japanese books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $350, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.
Questions About Used Japanese Books
  • How were book presses used?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Japanese temple used for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • What is a Japanese low screen used for?
    1 Answer
    Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.