{"product_id":"japanese-art-folio-c-1900-ogawa-complete-72-plates-japan-australia","title":"Japanese Art Folio c.1900 – Ogawa – Complete 72 Plates – Japan–Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Art Folio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by H. Shugio\u003cbr\u003ePhotographed \u0026amp; collotyped by \u003cspan\u003eKazumasa Ogawa\u003c\/span\u003e, F.R.P.S.\u003cbr\u003ePublished in Tokyo by K. Ogawa, c.1900\u003cbr\u003eLarge folio format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete bound folio edition of \u003cem\u003eJapanese Art Folio\u003c\/em\u003e, produced in Tokyo around the turn of the twentieth century using the collotype photographic process. This volume contains \u003cspan\u003e72 full-page plates in total\u003c\/span\u003e, comprising \u003cspan\u003e12 colour plates\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003e60 black-and-white collotype plates\u003c\/span\u003e, each protected by captioned tissue guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe folio was produced as a luxury publication intended to present Japanese art and culture to an international audience at a moment when Japan was actively engaging with the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy bears a presentation inscription dated \u003cspan\u003eJune 1903\u003c\/span\u003e, from \u003cspan\u003eKamimura Hikonojo\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan\u003eSir John See\u003c\/span\u003e, who was at that time the Premier of New South Wales, Australia. (and supported by an inset newspaper article) The inscription reflects an early moment in Japan-Australia diplomatic and cultural relations and adds significant historical interest beyond the artistic content alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with all plates present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll colour plates clean and unfaded, with no foxing observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious degrees of foxing to tissue guards, consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinding sound and intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo loose plates or missing leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition silk covered boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall a \u003cspan\u003every presentable complete folio\u003c\/span\u003e, with strong visual appeal and documented historical association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a modern reprint or facsimile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packing and insured shipping will be provided due to size and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ink \u0026 Signature Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538455740468,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/3648\/4916\/files\/57_28441bba-3272-4f5f-a3ab-67f9fe9b55a1.png?v=1772366049","url":"https:\/\/www.inkandsignaturebooks.com.au\/products\/japanese-art-folio-c-1900-ogawa-complete-72-plates-japan-australia","provider":"Ink \u0026 Signature Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}