Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. This book is produced in Japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Each copy is hand-numbered. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details ...
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Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. This book is produced in Japan with high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Each copy is hand-numbered. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discusses the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography useful for further research.
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Fine Condition. No Jacket, As Issued. 318 pages with over 1, 000 full color photographs. Virtually new condition with crisp, tight binding, clean interior, and bright slipcase that shows only the slightest hint of shelfwear. Handsomely bound with navy blue colored cloth covered boards, with a narrow paper band wrapper, cased in an illustrated paper and cloth covered slipcase. Objects are selected from 65 of the world's best collections. Extensive text and helpful appendices are in English.
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Near Fine in Not Issued jacket. Book. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. Near Fine copy in a Near Fine slip case. This is number 513 of a limited 1994 special limited edition. Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition reprint is inevitable and fulfills the growing need of new collectors for reliable and useful reference on the subject. The book is produced in Japan with the same high quality to ensure the superb feel of the original edition. Each copy is hand-numbered. It covers snuff bottles made of all the various precious materials and discussed the fundamentals of collecting and details of the symbolism, motifs, reign marks, and seals. Moreover, it includes extensive bibliography for further research.
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Very Good. A beautiful copy. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. A fine copy in VG slipcase. Book still has its original "belly band" or OBI japanese style dust jacket. The slipcase has some scuffing buy just normal shelf wear no major flaws. Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!