LEtat de Siege. Spectacle a trois parties
CAMUS, Albert The State of Siege" is a play written by Albert Camus in 1948. It deals with fear, more precisely with the establishment of a totalitarian regime by the instrumentalization of fear. One of the most important texts by Camus. The inscription on the title page is addressed to Maurice Lascymes : This state of siege where the crowd was mostly on the stage / with the cordial homage / Albert Camus. Text in French. In duodecimo. 18,5x12cm. 237 pp. Uncut, unopened. Paper alfa Navarre. Signature with inscription in black ink on the title page. French binding. Soft cover. Comes with a custom made clamshell box. Perfect clean copy. Fine condition.- $3,300
- $3,300
LEte. Les Essais LXVIII
CAMUS, Albert Collection of eight essays by Albert CAMUS, including the famous Summer. The texts were made after the writer's long travel to Algeria in 1952, and bare very personal authors thoughts and feelings. The binder Rene Desmules is a French well-known binder beloved by the collectors of French Modernist books. Text in French. 18,7x12 cm. 188 pp. Limited edition. One of 175 copies on the Lafuma-Navarre paper ( Cent-soixante quinze exemplaires sur vélin pur fil Lafuma-Navarre). No illustrations. Stamped bookbinding by R. Desmules. Top tail gilded. Half-leather, half hand painted paper binding. Original decoration of the spine in multicoloured dots. Slightly cracked slipcase on the corner. Otherwise fine condition.- $1,650
- $1,650
Original drawing
SENDAK, Maurice Lovely drawing by Maurice Sendak depicting a little witch-like girl surrounded with hearts and a little kid following her. Maurice Bernard Sendak (1918-2012) was an American author and illustrator of children's books. He became most widely known for his book Where the Wild Things Are. 9,8x9,5cm. Pen, black ink, paper. Passepartout. Fine condition.- $4,400
- $4,400
![Shinyaku seisho kanno san rukaden Fukuinsho [Gospel of Luke]](https://rarebookinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/31409936128-1-600x850.jpg)
Shinyaku seisho kanno san rukaden Fukuinsho [Gospel of Luke]
Gospel of Luke in Japanese with the map of Palestina. It was translated into Japanese and printed for the American Bible Society (found in 1816) in the Early Meiji era. The inner title of the book makes a very important bibliographical note: Gospel of Luke is a third volume of the New Testament, of the series. Nevertheless - the Gospel itself is complete. The amount of the volume published in the series is unknown. But the map of Palestina inserted is incredibly rare. Text in Japanese. 18x12,2cm. 100 leaves +1 map, coloured copperplate. Woodblock printed book. One wormholing. Round red stamp of the Bible Society on the last page. Traditional title slip, worn. Traditional fukuro toji binding. Cover scratched, soiled and worn. Near fine condition.- $495
- $495
Hi no nagori / The Remains of the Day
ISHIGURO, Kazuo, sir. TSUCHIYA, Masao, translator A Nobel-prize winning novel by British-Japanese writer Kazuo Ishiguro (1954, Nagasaki) that tells the story of a butler. The book was translated by Tsuchiya Masao (1944, born) in 1990. Pocket size, signed by the author. Text in Japanese. 15,7x10,7. 365 pp. Pages clean. Signature in black ink on the title page. Soft cover. Original obi and dust jacket, chipped. Fine condition overall.- $198
- $198
![Jinniku shichiire saiban : seiyo chinsetsu [The Merchant of Venice]](https://rarebookinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/31409779629.jpg)
Jinniku shichiire saiban : seiyo chinsetsu [The Merchant of Venice]
SHAKESPEARE, William, original author. INOUE, Tsutomu, translator. Tsutomu Inoue (1850-1928) learnt English from a Dutch diplomat Jan Donkel Curtius. For his main job he was working for the government as a translator, but also translated English literature. The present book is The Merchant of Venice with Meiji era illustrations, representing all the characters being dressed in the costumes of the foreigners who lived in Japan at the end of the 19th century. The illustrator is unknown. Text in Japanese. 17,9x12,4cm. 47pp. 3 single-page and 1 double-page monochrome illustrations, copperplate printing. Leaves are browned. Soft cover. Red ex-owner stamps inside and on the top cover. 4 holes remain from the ex-owner binding. Damage on the back cover. Spine worn. Creasing of the corners. Very good condition.- $220
- $220
Fotografier ofver Stockholm
LINDAHL, Axel (photo) Vintage photo collection of bird-eye-views of Stockholm. Axel Theodor Lindahl (1841 1906) was a famous Swedish photographer, specializing in urban and natural landscapes. Views: Panorama from Mosebacke, The Royal palace seen from Grand Hotel, The North Bridge seen from the Palace, The Vasa-bridge, The Vasa-bridge seen from the Palace, The North Bridge seen from the Palais, The Kings Garden, View from the Palais, The Lift, Gripsholms Palace. Text in Swedish, but each picture is inscribed in English at the bottom. Photo: 9,8x15,5cm each. 10 albumen plates, paste down on the cardboard. Complete set. Foxing. Handwritten in black ink inscriptions on the bottom margin. Oblong folding album. Clean and beautiful green cloth binding with golden classic ornament on the cover and the white silk pastedown endpaper. Charming copper clasps in fine condition. Overall near fine.- $220
- $220
Korin shiki Meiji moyo
IWAYA, Sazanami [foreword by], Unso-do [edited] An exquisite catalog by Unso-do of an exhibition and design competition at Mitsukoshi, the most famous department store in Tokyo. Mitsukoshi was the leading producer and distributor of the kimono in Japan since 1673. The first volume includes a short list of 42 Neo-Rinpa designs nominated for the award. In the foreword we find the curatorial explanation of the competition dedicated to Rinpa master Ogata Korin and its influence on the Art Nouveau and Secession art. The second volume is a catalog of 276 kimono designs exhibited in Mitsukoshi. The publication is extremely rare and represents a priceless example of the color woodblock printing in the late Meiji era, using golden and silver inks. Text in Japanese. 2 volumes complete. 37.3x25.3cm, 44 & 103 leaves. 1 vol: woodblock printed in color, golden, silver ink. 2 vol: monochrome collotype printing. Golden flecked flyleaves. Original silk cloth boards. Original silk title slips. Decorative silk thread knots and silk hanagire. Minor damages at the hinges. Slightly rubbed on the original slipcase, otherwise in fine condition.- $3,300
- $3,300
Ashura-cho
ITO, Chuta, author, illustrator A complete set of satirical manga made by the Japanese architect Ito Chuta (1867-1954). During World War I he made daily commentaries based on current news. Each page of the story contains a half-page colour woodblock illustration, with 500 plates in total, divided into five volumes. Itos sharp satire uses the Ashuras, Indian demigods, as the main characters to personify the participant countries. Text in Japanese. 5 vols. 25.3x21.2cm, 105 leaves each. Original Japanese illustrated boards cover. Original slipcase with light abrasions, and occasional minor cracks to hinges. Light scratches on the covers, minor stains on the contents. Otherwise very good to near fine condition.- $1,370
- $1,370
Ludwig Riess photo archive
Photographers: OGAWA, Kazuma; SHINICHI, Suzuki; RENPEI, Yamamoto; RIYOU, Maruki etc. 127 photographs, mainly monochrome albumin prints, that belonged to Ludwig Riess (1861-1928) a famous professor of history who was recruited as a foreign advisor by the Meiji government of the Empire of Japan in 1887. Until 1902 he was teaching in Tokyo Imperial University. In 1888, Riess married a Japanese woman, Fuku Otsuka, the daughter of his cook, with whom he had one son and four daughters. The archive includes many pictures of his children and wife, as well as colleagues and apprentices. The photos were taken during his stay in Japan (1887-1902). German agrometeorologist Oscar Doring, linguist Paul Ehmann, director and professor of the Tokyo School of Foreign Languages Naojiro Murakami, cartographer Erwinn Knipping, Scottish teacher James Main Dickson and architect Hermann Muthesius are among others. The pictures were made by notorious photographers. Kazumasa Ogawa (1860-1929) was a pioneer in photomechanical printing in the Meiji era. Shin'ichi Suzuki (1835-1918) was one of the oldest photographers in Japan. He was known for his hand-coloured albumen prints and printing on porcelain. Various languages, mainly Japanese, English and German. 127 albumin and few silver gelatine prints on the hard cardboard. 37 pcs - 16x11cm; 90 pcs - 10x6cm. The cardboard is slightly patinated, not a big deal. Comes in a wooden box. Otherwise near fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to weight and size of the item.- $5,500
- $5,500
Gozan sosui
Count Kozui OTANI (1876-1948) was a Japanese Buddhist leader of the Meiji era, belonging to the Hongan-ji sect of Buddhism. He was a very interesting person. During his travels to the historical sources of the religion, he went to Central Asia, North India and China. Wrote a book about Chinese porcelain. Was suspected in espionage, and played a part in a Great Game. The present set is a woodblock printed album of his travels to Shanghai based on the author's sketches and the offset printed Otani's diary. The drawing skills of the author witness his talent not only in politics and religion, but also in arts. The diary is a written document describing his visit to Shanghai and surroundings. Drawings depict the Langshan (Nantong), Chibi (province Hubei), Hanshan Temple, Jinshan Temple and Baodai Bridge. Text in Japanese. Diary: 26,5x17cm. Unpaginated. 50 leaves. Offset printing. Fukuro toji binding, Chinese style. Paper wrapper. Silk hanagire. Worm holing on the margins and stains on the wrappers. Comes with an original slipcase. Silk title slip. Album: 22x31 cm. 45=1title+1preface+43 colour woodblock printed illustrations. No pagination. Few little foxes. Endpapers - ivory golden flecked paper. Oblong folding album. Silk on cardboard binding with original title slip.Silk has two small worm holes. Edges guilt. Comes with an original slip case. Overall near fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to weight and size of the item. Ginza Kaiwai, Ginza Haccho
Two volumes complete Ginza Haccho with Ginza Kaiwai. Ginza Kaiwai/Haccho are considered by experts to be the books which influenced `Every Building on the Sunset Strip` by Edward Ruscha first published in 1966. Ginza Kaiwai/Haccho was published approximately 10 years before Ruscha`s text. Text in Japanese. Ginza Kaiwai: 18.8 x 16.8 cm. Bound in accordion style. Ginza Haccho: 18.8 x 17.8 cm, unpaginated. With original slipcase and book box with orange title plates. Book box is with very minor damage on the edges and title inscription in black ink (Japanese). Otherwise in fine condition. Iseryu Konrei Ryaku-shiki, Kon-iri Orihonsha
Two manuscripts recording the decorations and accessories to be used during the wedding ceremony by the renowned Ise School style of samurai etiquette. The original book from which these manuscripts were copied was written by Ise Sadatake in Meiwa 6 (1769). The manuscripts describe and demonstrate the way to present the wedding gifts. The set includes seven samples of mizuhiki (decorative Japanese cards made from twisted paper) and noshi (long thin strips of paper) - origami gift decorations. Text in Japanese. 2 v. Iseryu Konrei Ryaku-shiki has 5 leaves including wrappers and measures 24.7 x 16.8 cm. Kon-iri Orihonsha also has 13 leaves including wrappers and measures 24.8 x 17 cm. Original wrappers, with ex-ownership stamps and minor soiling and foxing. Comes with the craft paper envelope covered with kanji and made of the second use paper, dated the same period as the manuscripts, and seven mizuhiki and noshi samples. Near fine condition. Kariudo (=A Hunter)
One of the first photobooks by Daido Moriyama (born in 1938) - a leader of Japanese photography in 1970 s. Superior quality of the black colour used for the monochrome photography is fascinating. Even the introduction text by the famous Japanese graphic designer Yokoo Tadanori is a masterpiece. Text in Japanese and English. 25,5x21cm. Photobook. Unpaginated. Original hard cardboard binding, foxed and scratched. The book is in near fine condition. Original dust jacket has discolouration, creases and scratches on the edges. Dust jacket - near fine. Lacking obi and original vinyl cover. Kokokan gayo
Extremely rare example of private publishing. The book is a catalog of reproductions of Chinese paintings - landscapes, figures, birds and flowers. Katei Taki (1830-1901) was a Japanese painter, who studied Chinese painting in Nagasaki. Among his teachers was Chen Shizeng (1976-1923). The Meiji era was the time of the blooming of Chinese Classic painting. K.Taki created the album for the collectors taste education. And his son Seiichi published it. K.Taki was known for his landscapes and birds-and-flowers works. He participated in the International Exhibitions of Filadelfia, Vienna and Chicago. After his return he became a master for the Meiji Imperial Court. Text in Sino-Japanese. 4 v. (complete). 30x18 cm. 1v.: (7)+38+(2); 2v.: (16)+33+(1)+(2); 3V.:(8)+37+(2); 4v.: (10)+38+(1)+(5) leaves. Thin washi paper is doubled. Monochrome woodblock-printed book. Very few foxes. Wormholing repaired. Chinese-style fukuro toji binding. Original slipcase, rubbed, with the title slip worn and damaged on the outside and repaired on the inside. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to weight and size of the item. Letter to Julius Rodenberg
An autographed letter to the German Jewish poet and author Julius Rodenberg (1831-1914). The letter belongs to Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894), great Russian Jewish composer, conductor and pianist, and concerns a Der Thurm zu Babel opera. The opera was written in 1869 and had its first performance in Königsberg on 9 February 1870. Rubinstein was asking Rodenberg to audition Thurmbau before the premiere in Konisberg and Vienna. The letter is a very important document for the history of music, as well as for the history of Jews of the Russian Empire. Text in German. 1 leaf. 20x25cm. Handwritten in walnut ink on the private letter paper with blue monogram AR. Creased (for the envelope). No envelope. Few foxes. Comes with the English translation typewritten on the A4 paper leaf.
Manners and Customs in Manchoukuo / Manshi no fuzoku shukan
Stunning ethnography book on Manchuria illustrated with photo collage. Contents: races and tribes, costumes, residential houses, food and drink, salutation and etiquette, tastes and pastimes, annual festivals, religions, symbols of religious faith, happy and unhappy affairs. It belonged to Joseph Francis Fletcher, Jr. (1934-1984), an American historian of China and Central Asia. Text in English. 29,4x20,8cm. 121p. Monochrome photo collage. Very few colour illustrations. Waving inside. Exlibris on the pastedown endpaper. Hardcover. Original binding with a rough military hemp cloth. Near fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to weight and size of the item. Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter
Apparently president of the US Theodore Roosevelt wasnt a teddy-bear, he was a bloody hunter. This is a book where he meticulously describes his passion adding 49 photo evidences of his sins. Also the autobiography bears a later handwritten authors inscription: Inscribed for R. A. Bower with the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt. Feb. 10th 1916. The Person of the addressee is unclear. Belonged to Andrew S. Supplee, Morris Parrish and Subinso do. All 3 ex-librises can be found on the end paper. Text in English. 8vo. XI+369 pp. 22,3x15,3 cm. 49 photo plates with description, complete. 3 paper ex-libris, paste down. Publisher brown cloth binding with marvelous golden embossing and gilded top edge. Few little stains on the cover. Comes with a custom made slipcase, scratched and discolorated. Otherwise fine condition.
Goban-cho Yugiri-ro , poster
This Raffaello s Fornarina-looking girl is a poster for the play Goban-cho Yugiri-ro , written by Tsutomu MIZUKAMI (1919-2004) and directed by Koichi KIMURA. A love story between a young geisha in Kyoto and a buddhist priest. The play was shown in Bungaku-za, one of the three most important branches of the Japanese theater. Awazu KIYOSHI (1929-2009) is a legendary psychedelic graphic designer, one of the key figures of post-war Japanese visuality. Text in Japanese. A1. 1 leaf complete. 72x51,5cm. Colour offset printing. One horizontal and one vertical creasing. Near fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to size of the item. Hiroshima – Nagasaki. Document 1961
Breathtaking photobook on the consequences of the nuclear bombing by the legendary Japanese photographers Shomei Tomatsu (1930-2012) and Ken Domon (1909-1990). [English edition]. Text in English. 28x28cm. Unpaginated. ne folding leaf with reproduction of the painting. Monochrome printing. Horizontal scratch in the middle of two pages. Hard cover, cloth binding. Soiled cover. Publisher slipcase is missing. An booklet is missing. Very good condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to weight and size of the item.
Valentine , poster
PERO poster in the artist most recognisable style for OLIVETTI S.p.A. Valentine was an iconic red portable typewriter created by Ettore Sottsas. Yoshitaro ISAKA (1928-1970) was a famous Japanese graphic designer, active in the 1960s under the pen name PERO. Text in English. A1. 1 leaf complete. 104x72,5 cm. Colour offset printing, silk screen red margins. Occasional soiling. Few creases. Several mounting holes on the corners, small losses also. Near fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to size of the item.
Die Neue Volksschule in Celle von Otto HAESLER
VOLCKERS, Otto (text) Illustrated book introducing Otto Haesler (1880-1962) architectural innovation - a famous public school [built in 1928] in Celle, Saxonia. Otto Haesler was one of the key figures of the Neues Bauen Modernist movement in the Weimar period together with Walter Gropius, Bruno Taut and Ernst May. Text in German. 26x24cm. 40 pp. 45 photographed illustrations and plans in text. Water stains on the content. Paper wrappers damaged on the corners, and slightly burned. Very good condition. The Japan World Exposition , poster
Poster for the legendary EXPO 70, which was held in Osaka. The Japan World Exposition was a symbol of the new Japan resurrected after WWII. EXPO 70 was intended to unite all nations and to show to the world Japanese capacities as a peaceful state. Presumably the image of Japan as a futuristic utopia appeared thanks to that. Yoshitaro ISAKA (1928-1970) was a famous Japanese graphic designer, active in the 1960s under the pen name PERO. Text in English. A1. 1 leaf complete. 14,5x106 cm. Colour offset printing. One little crease on the bottom. Otherwise fine condition. Extra shipping charges may be applied due to size of the item.