London: Hamlyn. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Grey cloth bound boards with blue titling to the spine and with a blue decoration to the front cover. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. The dustjacket is 98% complete but is very chipped, torn and rubbed to the edges. The tears are now neatly repaired to the inside with clear archive tape. There is fading to the edges of the cloth boards, otherwise there are NO inscriptions or other marks. 126 pp. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Overall, apart from the 'faults' as detailed above, this is a Tight and Secure, 'Good Plus' copy. "The art and architecture of Japan are characterised by an exquisite refinement and a close attention to balance and detail. Whether the building is a temple, a palace or a simple house, the proportions are worked out with equal skill and care. These qualities appeal particularly to modern taste, providing a source of inspiration for many present-day architects." ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

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Bookseller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 112457
Title: The Great Architecture of Japan
Author: Illik, Drahomir; Vlasta Hilska
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good in Fair dust jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Hamlyn
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1970
Keywords: The Great Architecture Of Japan;, Drahomir Illik; Vlasta Hilska;, Japanese Architecture;, Kyoto; Momoyama-edo Period; Toshodai-ji;
Bookseller catalogs: Photography; India/Burma/Asia;

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Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.

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