Shōwa period (1926-1989)
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Limited edition 1984 Japanese Nihon Shohin Bonsai Taikan by Kindai Bonsai Sha, Kyoto, 500 numbered copies, complete with original fabric box and side closures, large format approx. 35 × 27 cm, weight about 3–4 kg, in excellent condition with minor marks on the case and edition certificate.
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Exceptional reference work devoted to Japanese shohin bonsai (small formats), published in 1984 by Kindai Bonsai Sha (Kyoto).
Original title:
日本小品盆栽大観
Nihon Shohin Bonsai Taikan
Limited edition of 500 copies, numbered.
Copy complete with its original fabric case and side closures.
A book of high editorial quality:
– Large format (about 35 × 27 cm)
– Fine printing
– High-quality Japanese paper
– Numerous photographic plates
– A volume intended for collectors and demanding enthusiasts
This book constitutes a reference in the field of shohin, a highly sought-after segment of Japanese bonsai.
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# Status
Excellent overall condition, with only light traces on the case.
– Fabric case: light signs of use consistent with age
– Interior: clean, fresh pages
– Binding and attachments in good condition
– Edition certificate present
No missing parts observed.
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# Technical details
Publisher: 近代盆栽社 (Kindai Bonsai Sha), Kyoto
Year: 1984 (Showa 59)
Print run: 500 copies
Language: Japanese
Format: about 35 × 27 cm
Estimated weight: ~3 to 4 kg
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# Collection note
Specialized works on shohin published by Kindai Bonsai Sha in the 1980s are today sought after by European and Japanese collectors, especially when kept with their original case.
Exceptional reference work devoted to Japanese shohin bonsai (small formats), published in 1984 by Kindai Bonsai Sha (Kyoto).
Original title:
日本小品盆栽大観
Nihon Shohin Bonsai Taikan
Limited edition of 500 copies, numbered.
Copy complete with its original fabric case and side closures.
A book of high editorial quality:
– Large format (about 35 × 27 cm)
– Fine printing
– High-quality Japanese paper
– Numerous photographic plates
– A volume intended for collectors and demanding enthusiasts
This book constitutes a reference in the field of shohin, a highly sought-after segment of Japanese bonsai.
⸻
# Status
Excellent overall condition, with only light traces on the case.
– Fabric case: light signs of use consistent with age
– Interior: clean, fresh pages
– Binding and attachments in good condition
– Edition certificate present
No missing parts observed.
⸻
# Technical details
Publisher: 近代盆栽社 (Kindai Bonsai Sha), Kyoto
Year: 1984 (Showa 59)
Print run: 500 copies
Language: Japanese
Format: about 35 × 27 cm
Estimated weight: ~3 to 4 kg
⸻
# Collection note
Specialized works on shohin published by Kindai Bonsai Sha in the 1980s are today sought after by European and Japanese collectors, especially when kept with their original case.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Shōwa period (1926-1989)
Width
27 cm
