Japanese Porcelain (Signed)

Author(s): Jenyns, Soame

Binding:	Hardcover
Volume Condition:	Good
Dust Jacket:	No
Dust Jacket Condition:	Fair
Edition:	1st Edition
Signature:	Signed by Author(s)
Language:	English
Publisher Name:	Faber and Faber
Publication Year:	1965
Publication Place:	London, UK
Book ID:	007441
Catalogue(s):	Signed Books ◇ Antiques and Collectibles

xiv, 354pp + 120 black and white plates laid-in, fold-out map in rear. Green cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on yellow spine label. Bumped spine ends. Signed and inscribed by author on front free endpaper 'For John from Soame'. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has considerable shelf wear, several tears (repaired with tape; inside), price unclipped. . 8vo. Traces the history of the important kilns and potters, and outlines the multitude of theories and traditions about the various wares that exist in Japan and elsewhere, discussing in details such controversial matters as the identification of Ko Kutani porcelain.

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porcelain Antiques signed books