Japan Ministry of Cultural Affairs: Compilation of Cultural Properties Pictorial. 日本念合文化財図鑑 ("Nihon nengō bunkazai zukan"). Hardbound illustrated book. Published 32nd year of Showa, 1st Month, 15th Day (1957). Boxed and "stab" bound. An illustrated Japanese cultural history catalog. Text in Japanese only.

Pictorial Compilation of Japanese Cultural Properties

Vintage book on Japanese culture throughout the ages, depicting many different examples and forms. Generously illustrated. A rare book. The boards are finished with a silk brocade. Gold leaf flecked endpapers. Japanese stab binding with silk ties. Printed paper label on cover inset in a shallow well. Gilt head and tail edges.

Condition: Small puncture dent in front cover and a small pencil mark of the edge. The inner pages are free from damage and the text block is tight. The black and white illustrations are clear and visible. Back fly leaf creased. Top corner of pages was bumped. Minor scuffing on edges of boards. Very Good condition. Original box is worn and edges are taped but complete.

Includes:

•Title and Introduction pages

•Tipped-in color photo of the Nijubashi Bridge and the Imperial Palace Tokyo Japan. Carries an Imperial chrysanthemum emblem sticker.

•Table of Contents:

65 numbered pages each covered by a glassine page.

•Publication page.

Topics include: Archeological Discoveries, Important Buildings, Buddhist Pagodas and Statues, Personal Items, Transport, Art, Publications, amongst others.

The book highlights many Japanese cultural accomplishments beginning with the discovery of archeological artifacts from the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries AD). During the decade preceding publication of this book the Japanese Government and the people of Japan were working hard to rebuild their country and to adjust to being a Democracy.

Dimensions: 12" x 8.75" x 1.25"

Item Weight: 3 lbs