- SCARCE PORTFOLIO / CATALOGUE CONTAINING 100 PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES OF JAPANESE SHELF FURNITURE -

[pub.] YAMANAKA (Sadajirō, Japanese art dealer based in Osaka, 1866-1936).

Tanamono Shusei [Select Collection of Japanese Shelf Furniture]. 

(Ōsaka): Yamanaka Shōkai, Shōwa 8 [1933]. Wooden portfolio containing 2 leaves of letterpress (inc. title) and 100 photographic plates of shelf furniture, all loose as issued. Size: portfolio - 33cm x 23.5cm).

Very Good condition (plates) in Good to Fair only portfolio. Lid has detached along the seam and one toggle is missing. Case appears to have been strengthened with linen at both ends. Light marking to covers. A rather sharp pencil annotation (English translation) to front cover. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

A scarce portfolio from the atelier of Japanese art dealer Sadajirō Yamanaka in Ōsaka, containing 100 photo plates of Japanese shelf furniture.