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THE WORLD IN MINIATURE: JAPAN: Containing Illustrations of the Character, Manner
de SHOBERL, Frederic
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London [1823], Ackerman. 3/4 leather over marbled boards, 20 hand colored engravings, very nice copy, 286p., 9 x 14 cm. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. A very early, hand-colored engravings showing all manner of Japanese. * A fascinating and comprehensive illustrated resource on all aspects of Japanese. . Covers a guide to the Japanese islands, Buddhism, missionaries, architecture, language, women, festivals, Yezo [Hokkaido] Ainu. The Portuguese arrival, arts & sciences, suicide, infanticide, earthquakes, moral character, filial affection, cleanliness, fondness of strong liquors, form of government, origin of the authority of the Temporal Emperor & Princesses. . Illustrating the military force, dress & equipment of the soldiers, shipping & seaman, religion, Monks & Nuns, pilgrimages, temples superstitions, Bonzes, introduction of Christianity, causes of its extermination. . Lovely illustrations also of Dress of both sexes, houses and furniture, gardens, abundance of dogs, marriage ceremonies, power of husbands over their wives and families. Funeral ceremonies, Japanese language, method of writing and materials. . Curiosity of & their aptitude for learning. State of houses & furniture, gardens and others. * .
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- THE WORLD IN MINIATURE: JAPAN: Containing Illustrations of the Character, Manner
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- SHOBERL, Frederic
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- Japonica Raissima: Antiquarian, Rare & Important Items About Japan; Japanese Art: References On All Subjects, Aspects & Disciplines; Japanese Costume & Clothing: Illustrated Reference Items; Foreigners In Japan: All Periods; Japanese Festivals
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An Art & Intellectual Property Co. Since 1967* * * * *SINCE 1967, THE PAST FIFTY-YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PURVEYORS OF FINE & RARE BOOKS ON ALL ASPECTS FAR EASTERN, ASIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURES, COUNTRIES & SUBJECTS.Specialties include but are not limited to: CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, INDO-CHINE, CAMBODIA, LAOS, PHILIPPINES, SHANGHAI, HONG KONG, CANTON, MACAO AREAS. LAFCADIO HEARN: First Editions, Manuscripts, Collections, Obscure Items, Japanese Cirimen-bon [Crepe Paper Books], LIBRARIES PURCHASED, APPRASIAL FOR ANY REASON. MEMBERS OF THE ABAA & ILAB SINCE JUNE 1973
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