C. Netto — Papier-Schmetterlinge Aus Japan

Leipzig und Berlin, Giesecke & Devrient, 1888 . First edition. Cloth. The highly decorative first edition of C. Netto's study of the art and cultural life of Japan, beautifully illustrated throughout by Paul Bender. In the original German.The first edition of this work.Illustrated with twenty-one plates, including two chromolithographs, three etchings, and thirteen collotypes. Collated, complete.The work of C. Netto, who spent twelve years in Japan and studied Buddhism, opium use, weddings and public celebrations, sumo wrestling, and various other aspects of the cultural life of the country. He presents his findings in this work.Illustrated by Paul Bender, after sketches by the author himself.Former owner's inscription, dated 1888, to half title head.A beautifully bound work, in the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards. In the publisher's original cloth backed, pictorial paper covered boards. Light handling marks to front board, with significant marks to rear board. Hinges lightly strained, but firmly held. Former owner's inscription to half title head. Internally, firmly bound. Significant handling marks to perimeters of title page and half title. Pages otherwise generally clean and bright, with the odd handling mark to plate and page perimeters. Very Good . Ill.: Paul Bender. Very Good .