Sanseido, Tokyo, 1935,, 1935. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine. First printing. 32 pp. text plus 82 photos, japanese vellum, gilt titles, 12mo. Nearly Fine copy with slightly darkened spine, slight bump to head of spine. Extensive details of the history, themes, costumes, techniques of classic Japanese dance. Purported to be the first book ever on this subject.

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Bookseller: Inno Dubelaar Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1292
Title: Introduction to the Classic Dances of Japan.
Author: Umemoto, Rikuhei & Ishizawa, Yutaka
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Sanseido, Tokyo, 1935,
Date Published: 1935
Keywords: JAPANESE DANCE DECORATIVE ART ASIA ARTS
Bookseller catalogs: Asia Arts;

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