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THE STORY OF THE KIMONO
by Liddell, Jill
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/As New
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: E. P. Dutton, Inc, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. As New/As New. Photos, designs, maps. Quarto (12" x 9 3/8" x 1 1/4"), black cloth with gilt Japanese script on spine, archival polyester-protected photographic dust jacket (unclipped) depicting a beautiful kimono, profusely illustrated with 220 glossy photos most in color) of kimonos, designs, and a few maps, pictorial endpapers with kimono patterns (different front & rear), Footnotes, Bibliography, Index; vii + 240 pages. Weight: 3 lbs. 4.6 oz. "Here is the engrossing story of the Kimono - probably the most beautiful of all national costumes - told with grace and expertise and lavishly illustrated in color with textiles and artworks of extraordinary beauty and interest. Indeed, here is the story of Japan itself."--dust jacket.<br/><br/>Jill Liddell is also an expert on Japanese Quilts. Editor: Cyril I. Nelson.<br/><br/>MAGNIFICENTLY ILLUSTRATED "AS NEW" COPY! No remainder or previous ownership marks.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6913
- Title
- THE STORY OF THE KIMONO
- Author
- Liddell, Jill
- Illustrator
- Photos, designs, maps
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- E. P. Dutton, Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- List $65; Japan, photos, illustrated, beauty, women, geishas, silk, patterns, emblems, designs
Terms of Sale
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30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
Biblio member since 2015
Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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