Traditional Kokeshi Book: "Kokeshi: Beauty & Tradition"

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NAME: "Kokeshi: Beauty & Tradition" Book (traditional kokeshi only)

AUTHOR: Tokio Shikama & Soushun Nakaya

DETAILS: Published Sept 15, 1966, Size is approx 6-1/2" x 7-1/4", contains 238 numbered pages.

CONDITION: Used & old book.

The outer cardboard case shows quite a bit wear on the bottom and all corners. Also has light soiling.

The book itself was covered by the previous owner and is in good condition. (Did not remove the plastic cover for the picture). There is a red stamp mark on three sides of the page edges and the text pages have yellowed (page 129 to the end).

NOTES: Many pictures in color and black & white on pages 9 through 128.

Years ago, a well respected collector in Japan (and seller here) remarked that this was a "great book and a necessity for every collector".

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 23 October, 2011.