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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the hidden beauty and profound spirituality of Japanese gardens, offering a comprehensive guide to their history, principles, and aesthetics. From ancient origins in China to the refined artistry of the present day, the author explores the evolution of Japanese gardening, its close ties to Buddhism and the Tea Ceremony, and the unique philosophical and ethical concepts it embodies. The book delves into the intricate rules of design, the symbolism of stones, and the creation of serene and harmonious landscapes that evoke a sense of tranquility, awe, and connection with nature. Throughout, the author emphasizes the enduring power of Japanese gardens to inspire and uplift, serving as private sanctuaries where the soul can find solace and renewal. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Walter Tyndale (illustratore). TAYLOR, Mrs. Basil (Harriet Osgood). Japanese Gardens. With twenty-eight pictures in colour by Walter Tyndale, R.I. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street W.C., 1912. First edition (colophon verso states "First Published in 1912"). 4to, xiv, 298 pp. Twenty-eight tipped-in colour plates by Walter Tyndale, each mounted on beige stock with borders, captions, and tissue guards. Bound in the publisher's original deep red cloth, gilt-lettered and decorated to spine and front board with the iris design and rule border; top edge gilt, fore and lower edges deckled. Condition is Good+. Cloth shows moderate soiling and surface scuffing across both boards, fraying at the head of the spine, and rubbing at extremities; gilt to front board and spine remains legible. The front free endpaper carries a pencil inscription dated "13 Octo 1912", placing this copy in the year of publication. Some age-toning to prelim pages and text block edges consistent with the period; text and plates clean and bright throughout, all twenty-eight colour plates present with tissue guards intact. No dust jacket (as issued). A sound copy of a scarce Edwardian colour-plate title, complete with all plates in very good order.

hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. cover shows moderate to heavy wear and rubbing, edgewear, bottom board detached. top hinge taped, pages tanned and lightly foxed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Red decorative cloth, gilt stamped titles to cover and spine. Flowers on front cover with wide border, stone lantern on spine all in gilt. 1st edition, 'First published in 1912' appears on back of title page. Few small stains on covers, bumped and scuffed corners and edges. Spine ends are frayed, spine and edges of front cover faded. Top edge gilt, others deckled. Front hinge is cracked, but binding is still reasonably solid. Foxing of pages throughout, otherwise unmarked, clear text. Tipped-in color illustrations with tissue guard, first illustration at frontispiece is missing. This book discusses many of the aspects of Japanese gardens. A nice old book in Good or better condition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardback book (298 pages) beautifully illustrated with with 28 color plates by Walter Tyndale (all present with tissue guards). First published in 1912. Boards show moderate rubbing/scuffing with tips bumped - light to moderate foxing on some pages. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE. Bookseller since 1995 (UL-3-Bottom-R) rareviewbooks.

Condizione: Crimson cloth, t.e.g. Fine. First edition. First edition. 28 tipped in color plates by Walter Tyndale, R.I. xiv, [ii], 298pp. 1 vols. 4to. 28 tipped in color plates by Walter Tyndale, R.I. xiv, [ii], 298pp. 1 vols. 4to.