Calligraphy and the East Asian Book
by Mote, Frederick W. And Hung-lam Chu
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Madison, New Jersey, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Boston, MA: Shambhala, 1989. 245pp.Orange boards, gilt lettering on the spine. 129 illustrations. Light toning to the extremities, otherwise an unmarked, clean copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket has minor wear on the edges. "This book examines the influence of the different styles of calligraphy on the making of books both before and after the advent of printing.". First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Small 4vo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 031387
- Title
- Calligraphy and the East Asian Book
- Author
- Mote, Frederick W. And Hung-lam Chu
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Place of Publication
- Boston, MA
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- Calligraphy Asia Illustrated
- Size
- Small 4vo
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The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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About the Seller
The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
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Madison, New Jersey
About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC
The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.
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