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ANTIQUARIAN, RARE & COLLECTABLE BOOKS & SOUTH EAST ASIAN ANTIQUES
ANTIQUARIAN, RARE & COLLECTABLE BOOKS & SOUTH EAST ASIAN ANTIQUES
Asian Art Books 稀有中國古董書冊

Asian Art Books 稀有中國古董書冊

稀有中國古董書冊 

貴重な日本の美術本 

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Here you will find a fine selection of books on Asian art. We are specialists in Chinese art in particular, and have sold many of the most desirable Chinese art books over the years.
We also stock titles from other parts of Asia too and hope you enjoying browsing this section of our website.

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Vintage 19th Century Japanese Photo Album with Hand Tinted Albumen Prints, Studio of Kusakabe Kimbei

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19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a good ...

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Japanese Screens in Miniature; Six Masterpieces of the Momoyama Period, Reiko Chiba, 1960

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A delightful and very smart set of reproduction fold-out screens from the Japanese Monoyama period (1575-1615). Japanese Screens in Miniature; Six ...

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Board of Tourist Industry; Japanese Government Railways; Collection of 4 Tourist Guides; What is Shinto?; Castles in Japan; Japan's Ancient Armour; & Sumo - Japanese Wrestling, 1935-1940

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A set of 4 interesting and attractive Japanese tourist guides, comprising: Tourist Library No. 8; What is Shinto?, by Genchi Kato, 1935, 73pp;  Tou...

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Gods and Heroes of Old Japan, Violet M. Pasteur & Ada Galton, 1906

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A smart copy of this illustrated volume of Japanese folklore - short stories taken from the "Sacred Writings and Ancient Histories of Japan". Each ...

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In Lotus-Land Japan, Herbert G. Ponting, 1922

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A smart copy of this travelogue exploration of Japanese history, life and culture, which is illustrated with beautiful full page plates. In Lotus-L...

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Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings, Edward S. Morse, 1888

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An attractively presented book, with copious illustrations on the architecture and interiors of traditional Japanese houses. With detailed descript...

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Japanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記), 1693.

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Japanese woodblock print book; Ehon Saiyūki (絵本西遊記), an Edo-period illustrated adaptation of Journey to the West (Saiyūki 西遊記). Such adaptations we...

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The Oriental Annual; Containing a Series of Tales, Legends, & Historical Romances, Thomas Bacon, 1840

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A good copy of this uncommon title of British India interest, in its original Publisher's cloth binding. The Oriental Annual; Containing a Series o...

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The Elephant and the Lotus; Vietnamese Ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Philippe Truong, 2007

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The Elephant and the Lotus; Vietnamese Ceramics in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. By Philippe Truong. Introduction by John Stevenson. Published b...

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Cambodian Dance; Celebration of the Gods, Denise Heywood, Signed, 2008

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Cambodian Dance; Celebration of the Gods, by Denise Heywood. With signed inscription to half title - 'With best wishes, Denise Heywood'. Published ...

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The Surgeon's Log; Impressions of the Far East, J. Johnston Abraham, 1926, Signed

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The Surgeon's Log; Impressions of the Far East, by J. Johnston Abraham. With many illustrations. Signed copy from the author with dedication to hal...

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Siamese Tales; Old and New, The Four Riddles and Other Stories, Reginald le May, 1930, signed

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Siamese Tales; Old and New, The Four Riddles and Other Stories, translated by Reginald le May, M.R.A.S. (Adviser to the Siamese Government in the M...

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Chinese Literature, Spring 1953, Foreign Languages Press, Peking - Chairman Mao interest

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Chinese Literature, Spring 1953. Issue No. 1.  Featuring articles by Hu Chiao-mu, Mao Tun, Ting Ling & Malchinhu. With Plates by Ho Yi-Min &...

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The Kingdom of Siam; The Art of Central Thailand 1350-1800 by McGill & Chirapravati, 2005

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The Kingdom of Siam; The Art of Central Thailand, 1350-1800, by Forrest McGill (editor & curator) & M. L. Pattarartorn Chirapravati (Co-Cur...

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, On the Spot Meeting. 86-695

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, On the Spot Meeting. 86-695. SOLD This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era,...

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Fresh Breeze in the Shop

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Fresh Breeze in the Shop. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and not ...

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1970s, Heart to Heart Talk 86-679

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Spring Rain 86-664

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Vintage Original Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster, 1975, Spring Rain, 86-664. This is an original poster from the Chairman Mao era, and not a rep...

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Hills In Kobe, T. Takagi, 1915. 高木庭次郎

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Hills In Kobe (神戸の丘), T. Takagi (高木庭次郎), 1915.  SOLD Published by T. Takagi, Photographic Studio and Art Gallery. No. 42, Nishimachi, Kobe, Japan. ...

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Their Book of Toys from India, Bert & Molly Eastman, signed, numbered, limited edition

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Their Book of Toys from India, Bert & Molly Eastman, signed, numbered and limited edition. Published by Incline Press, Oldham, England in 2002....

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Vintage Chinese Opera Paper-Cuts, Folio of 8 paper cuts.

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Vintage Chinese Opera Paper-Cuts, Folio of 8 paper cuts. Very attractive folio of Chinese opera paper cuts. 8 images in total. In very goo...

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Siamese Coins: From Funan to the Fifth Reign by Ronachai Krisadaolarn and Vasilijs Mihailovs

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Siamese Coins: From Funan to the Fifth Reign by Ronachai Krisadaolarn and Vasilijs Mihailovs. As new hardback. Fine. First (and only) edition. Blac...

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Collection of 5 x Japanese Buddhism Books by Nakamura Hajime 中村元の仏教の本

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Collection of 5 x Japanese Buddhism Books by Nakamura Hajime 中村元の仏教の本. A selection of cloth bound hardback books about Buddhism in the Jap...

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Photographic Book of the Honpa Hongwanji Temple, Kyoto. 1932. (ほんがんじしゃしんちょう) 

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Photographic Book of the Honpa Hongwanji Temple, Kyoto. 1932. (ほんがんじしゃしんちょう) . A beautifully produced book from Japan featuring photograph...

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Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen

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Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen. A magnificent 3 volume set by John Ayers. As new condition -...

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群玉堂帖 Collection of Calligraphy written in the Song Dynasty by 米元章, 3 Volumes

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群玉堂帖 Collection of Calligraphy written in the Song Dynasty by 米元章 and  智永 3 Volumes published by:  株式會社二弦社 (Published in J...

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胡慶育詩詞集 (Poem Collections by Hu Qing Yu) - 4 Volume Set

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胡慶育詩詞集 (Poem Collections by Hu Qing Yu) - 4 Volume Set. This 4 Volume set comprises a handwritten poem by Hu Qing Yu  胡慶育, a former d...

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Ancient Lanna language Thai Buddhist manuscript

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Ancient Lanna language Thai Buddhist manuscript. SOLD A remarkable hand written Buddhist manuscript in the ancient Lanna language of Northern Thail...

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Burmese Buddhist Parabaik manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 49cm

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Burmese Buddhist Parabaik manuscript, illustrated palm leaf, Profusely Illustrated, 49cm.   This large Burmese manuscript, similar to kammavaca, co...

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Lo Impero Cinese, 1st Italian edition 1845, by Clemente Pelle

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Lo Impero Cinese, 1st Italian edition 1845, by Clemente Pelle, translated by Guglielmo Villarosa. Also titled as L'Impero Cinese. Lo Impero Cinese ...

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Landscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek

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Landscapes, Orchid, Bamboo and Flower Paintings by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. 蔣夫人山水蘭竹花卉册 / ...

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Chinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek

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Chinese Orchids by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek (First Lady of China - Soong May-ling) 蔣宋美龄. Very scarce first edition. Beautifully produ...

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Lord Macartney, An Embassy to China, Folio Society edition, 2004

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An Embassy to China, Being the Journal kept by Lord Macartney during his Embassy to the Emperor Ch'ien-lung 1793 - 1794 Published by the F...

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The Kokka, deluxe bound set. Volume XVI – July 1905 to July 1906

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The Kokka, 1905, 1906, deluxe bound set. SOLD The Kokka, An Illustrated Monthly Journal of the Fine and Applied Art of Japan and other Eastern Coun...

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L'art en Chine et au Japon, by Ernest F. Fenellosa, approx 1910, 1st edition

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L'art en Chine et au Japon, by Ernest F. Fenellosa, approx 1910, 1st edition. 貴重な日本の美術本 Published by Hachette et Cie. Undated but approx 1910. Fore...

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Burlington Fine Arts Club, Catalogue of a Collection of Objects of Chinese Art, Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Art, Privately printed for the Burlington Fine Arts Club 1915

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An Introduction to the Bronze Ware of the Yin and Zhou Dynasties, 殷周青铜器通论, 1st edition

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An Introduction to the Bronze Ware of the Yin and Zhou Dynasties, 殷周青铜器通论, 1st edition By Rong, Geng & Zhang, Weichi. Published ...

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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, Stanley Charles Nott, 1st edition 1936

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Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, by Stanley Charles Nott, 1st edition 1936 A review of its characteristics, decoration, folklore and symb...

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The Charles B. Hoyt Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts: Boston. Volume 1: Chinese Art: Neolithic Period through the T'ang Dynasty and Sino-Siberian Bronzes. Volume 2: Chinese Art: Liao, Sung and Yuan Dynasties

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The Charles B. Hoyt Collection in the Museum of Fine Arts: Boston. Volume 1: Chinese Art: Neolithic Period through the T'ang Dynasty and Sino-Siber...

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