first edition Hardcover
1970 · New York / Tokyo
by Gunji, Masakatsu. James R. Brandon, prefatory material
New York / Tokyo: Weatherhill / Tankosha, 1970. Hardcover. vii, 207p., profusely illustrated in both b&w (reproduced in rotogravure) and colorphoto (very clear). Hardbound first American edition in 8.5x6 inch openweave raw linen boards decorated in gilt and blind, and enclosed in its glossy blue dust jacket. As new; obtained from a collector who had purchased multiple copies when issued. Perfectly sound, clean and unmarked. Performing arts of Japan: III. (Inventory #: 300095)