None — Japanische Vogelstudien

Wien; [Vienna], K. K. Osterreichischen Handels-Museum, 1895. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce and striking volume of twelve plates of Japanese birds. The first edition of this scarce work.In German. A portfolio of twelve striking plates, depicting studies on Japanese birds, and birds depicted in Japanese art. Each plate is beautifully drawn in simple brush strokes, with hints of colour. Complete with twelve plates, five of which have touches of colour.Published by the OÃÂOeˆsterreichisches Handelsmuseum in Vienna. In the original publisher's quarter cloth portfolio with cloth to the boards, Externally, generally smart, with rubbing and light marks to the boards. A small amount of wear and lifting to the head and tail of the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Age-toning to the rear board. Prior owner's pencil to the front paste down. Internally, unbound, as issued. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spots and handling marks. Light edge wear to the plates and title page. A small amount of surface loss to the tail of the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .