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Lot 481

AMY REIGLE NEWLAND. 'The Hotei Encyclopedia of Japanese Woodblock Prints,' two vols, tear to card

481AMY REIGLE NEWLAND. 'The Hotei Encyclopedia of Japanese Woodblock Prints,' two vols, tear to card
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AMY REIGLE NEWLAND. 'The Hotei Encyclopedia of Japanese Woodblock Prints,' two vols, tear to card slip, Hotei Publishing, Amsterdam, 2005; MICHAIL...

Lot 482

WILLIAM B. LANGDON. 'A Descriptive Catalogue of the Chinese Collection, Now Exhibiting at St.

482WILLIAM B. LANGDON. 'A Descriptive Catalogue of the Chinese Collection, Now Exhibiting at St.
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WILLIAM B. LANGDON. 'A Descriptive Catalogue of the Chinese Collection, Now Exhibiting at St. George's Place, Hyde ark Corner,' original cloth, ru...

Lot 483

Capt AUGUSTUS F. LINDLEY. 'A Cruise in Chinese Waters: Being the Log of The Fortuna,' fourth

483Capt AUGUSTUS F. LINDLEY. 'A Cruise in Chinese Waters: Being the Log of The Fortuna,' fourth
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Capt AUGUSTUS F. LINDLEY. 'A Cruise in Chinese Waters: Being the Log of The Fortuna,' fourth edition, frontispiece, illustrations throughout, orig...

Lot 484

LEWIS BUSH. 'The Life and Times of the Illustrious Captain Brown: A Chronicle of the Sea and of

484LEWIS BUSH. 'The Life and Times of the Illustrious Captain Brown: A Chronicle of the Sea and of
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LEWIS BUSH. 'The Life and Times of the Illustrious Captain Brown: A Chronicle of the Sea and of Japan's Emergence as a World Power,' 12/35, signed...

Lot 485

G. CAIGER. 'Dolls on Display: Japan in Miniture,' purple cloth boards, illustrations throughout, The

485G. CAIGER. 'Dolls on Display: Japan in Miniture,' purple cloth boards, illustrations throughout, The
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G. CAIGER. 'Dolls on Display: Japan in Miniture,' purple cloth boards, illustrations throughout, The Hokuseido Press, Nishikicho, Japan; VIOLET M....

Lot 486

NEIL K. DAVEY and SUSAN G. TRIPP. 'The Garrett Collection,' unclipped dj, profusely illustrated

486NEIL K. DAVEY and SUSAN G. TRIPP. 'The Garrett Collection,' unclipped dj, profusely illustrated
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NEIL K. DAVEY and SUSAN G. TRIPP. 'The Garrett Collection,' unclipped dj, profusely illustrated throughout, Dauphin Publishing, London, 1993; 'Chi...

Lot 487

A Japanese Satsuma miniature porcelain vase, 19th century, signed, decorated with foliage and

487A Japanese Satsuma miniature porcelain vase, 19th century, signed, decorated with foliage and
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A Japanese Satsuma miniature porcelain vase, 19th century, signed, decorated with foliage and figures, height 7cm. ...[more]

Lot 488

An impressive large Chinese carved wood opium bed, early 20th century, with numerous carved giltwood

488An impressive large Chinese carved wood opium bed, early 20th century, with numerous carved giltwood
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An impressive large Chinese carved wood opium bed, early 20th century, with numerous carved giltwood panels, height 210cm, width 252cm, depth 145c...

Lot 489

A Chinese painted composition figure of Guanyin, 20th century, on a red painted wood plinth base,

489A Chinese painted composition figure of Guanyin, 20th century, on a red painted wood plinth base,
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A Chinese painted composition figure of Guanyin, 20th century, on a red painted wood plinth base, height 40cm, width 16cm and a Chinese painted ca...

Lot 490

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, mounted with turquoise and ruby coloured

490A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, mounted with turquoise and ruby coloured
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, mounted with turquoise and ruby coloured cabochon, seated on a lotus throne, height 19cm, widt...

Lot 491

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, 18th/19th century, with numerous arms and seated

491A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, 18th/19th century, with numerous arms and seated
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a Bodhisattva, 18th/19th century, with numerous arms and seated on a lotus throne, height 19cm, width 13cm. ...

Lot 492

A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a three-headed Bodhisattva, 19th century, with six arms and

492A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a three-headed Bodhisattva, 19th century, with six arms and
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A Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze figure of a three-headed Bodhisattva, 19th century, with six arms and seated on a lotus throne, height 17cm, width 14cm...

Lot 493

A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure/shrine, 19th century, height 19cm, width 5cm and six various Eastern

493A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure/shrine, 19th century, height 19cm, width 5cm and six various Eastern
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A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure/shrine, 19th century, height 19cm, width 5cm and six various Eastern metal and pottery figures. (7) ...[more]

Lot 494

A pair of Chinese cloisonne cylindrical jars and covers, early 19th century, each with a pale blue

494A pair of Chinese cloisonne cylindrical jars and covers, early 19th century, each with a pale blue
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A pair of Chinese cloisonne cylindrical jars and covers, early 19th century, each with a pale blue ground filled with brass trellis design inlay, ...

Lot 495

JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS. 'The Chinese', 3 volumes, 1844, in slip case, ROBERT MUDIE. 'China and Its

495JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS. 'The Chinese', 3 volumes, 1844, in slip case, ROBERT MUDIE. 'China and Its
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JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS. 'The Chinese', 3 volumes, 1844, in slip case, ROBERT MUDIE. 'China and Its Resources, and Peculiarities, Physical, Political, ...

Lot 496

A Thai gilt and painted bronze figure of a kneeling deity, 20th century, height 18cm.

496A Thai gilt and painted bronze figure of a kneeling deity, 20th century, height 18cm.
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A Thai gilt and painted bronze figure of a kneeling deity, 20th century, height 18cm. ...[more]

Lot 497

A Balinese limed wood pedestal desk, mid 20th century, with a scrolling vine carved frieze above a

497A Balinese limed wood pedestal desk, mid 20th century, with a scrolling vine carved frieze above a
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A Balinese limed wood pedestal desk, mid 20th century, with a scrolling vine carved frieze above a pair of panelled doors, on stile feet, height 8...

Lot 498

A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 118cm, depth 59.5cm.

498A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 118cm, depth 59.5cm.
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A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 118cm, depth 59.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 499

A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 106cm, depth 59.5cm.

499A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 106cm, depth 59.5cm.
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A Balinese limed hardwood wardrobe, 20th century, height 201cm, width 106cm, depth 59.5cm. ...[more]

Lot 500

A South East Asian carved wood canoe, possibly Borneo, carved with monkeys, people and birds

500A South East Asian carved wood canoe, possibly Borneo, carved with monkeys, people and birds
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A South East Asian carved wood canoe, possibly Borneo, carved with monkeys, people and birds masks, length 328cm, height 39cm, width 65cm. ...[mo...

Lot 501

A South East Asian painted wood blanket box, early-mid 20th century, with a hinged twin-panelled

501A South East Asian painted wood blanket box, early-mid 20th century, with a hinged twin-panelled
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A South East Asian painted wood blanket box, early-mid 20th century, with a hinged twin-panelled front, height 66cm, width 115cm, depth 51cm. ......

Lot 502

A substantial South East Asian burl wood dining table, 20th century, the rectangular 20.5cm thick

502A substantial South East Asian burl wood dining table, 20th century, the rectangular 20.5cm thick
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A substantial South East Asian burl wood dining table, 20th century, the rectangular 20.5cm thick top on two square plinths, height 82cm, width 25...

Lot 503

A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with

503A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with
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A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with barley twist columns surmounted by turned finial...

Lot 504

A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with

504A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with
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A South East Asian pierced painted wood screen, early-mid 20th century, carved with foliage, with octagonal columns surmounted by turned finials, ...

Lot 505

A Balinese carved wood side cabinet, mid 20th century, with a painted foliate carved frieze above

505A Balinese carved wood side cabinet, mid 20th century, with a painted foliate carved frieze above
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A Balinese carved wood side cabinet, mid 20th century, with a painted foliate carved frieze above a pair of panelled and glazed doors, on stile fe...

Lot 506

A pair of Chinese carved giltwood doors and frame, early 20th century, carved with flowers and

506A pair of Chinese carved giltwood doors and frame, early 20th century, carved with flowers and
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A pair of Chinese carved giltwood doors and frame, early 20th century, carved with flowers and leaves, 209 x 110cm. ...[more]

Lot 507

A pair of South East Asian carved wood doors and frame, mid 20th century, carved with flowers and

507A pair of South East Asian carved wood doors and frame, mid 20th century, carved with flowers and
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A pair of South East Asian carved wood doors and frame, mid 20th century, carved with flowers and leaves, 252 x 153cm. ...[more]

Lot 508

'Famous Paintings New Collection Number 8: Ao Fu,' Large facsimile folio, limited edition to 300

508'Famous Paintings New Collection Number 8: Ao Fu,' Large facsimile folio, limited edition to 300
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'Famous Paintings New Collection Number 8: Ao Fu,' Large facsimile folio, limited edition to 300 copies Ginza Nishi, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo.Condition ...

Lot 509

'Great View of Famous Paintings in Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties,' four large facsimile folios

509'Great View of Famous Paintings in Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties,' four large facsimile folios
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'Great View of Famous Paintings in Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties,' four large facsimile folios in card slip, special edition issued by Takum...

Lot 510

A South East Asian hardwood opium bed, 20th century, height 42cm, width 200cm, depth 142cm.

510A South East Asian hardwood opium bed, 20th century, height 42cm, width 200cm, depth 142cm.
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A South East Asian hardwood opium bed, 20th century, height 42cm, width 200cm, depth 142cm. ...[more]

Lot 511

A South East Asian painted wood drum, early-mid 20th century, height 101cm, diameter 55cm.

511A South East Asian painted wood drum, early-mid 20th century, height 101cm, diameter 55cm.
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A South East Asian painted wood drum, early-mid 20th century, height 101cm, diameter 55cm. ...[more]

Lot 512

A South East Asian hardwood chair, 20th century, height to top rail 120cm, width 47cm.

512A South East Asian hardwood chair, 20th century, height to top rail 120cm, width 47cm.
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A South East Asian hardwood chair, 20th century, height to top rail 120cm, width 47cm. ...[more]

Lot 513

A Balinese carved wood and painted stand, early 20th century, with fourteen square sections, 203 x

513A Balinese carved wood and painted stand, early 20th century, with fourteen square sections, 203 x
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A Balinese carved wood and painted stand, early 20th century, with fourteen square sections, 203 x 11cm, a hardwood South East Asian door frame an...

Lot 514

A Balinese pink painted wood model of a bulls head, height 28cm, width 66cm, depth 34cm, together

514A Balinese pink painted wood model of a bulls head, height 28cm, width 66cm, depth 34cm, together
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A Balinese pink painted wood model of a bulls head, height 28cm, width 66cm, depth 34cm, together with a photograph of the model attached to the f...

Lot 515

BERTHOLD LAUFAR. 'Jade', A Study In Chinese Archaeology And Religion', 1946; EDMUND CAPON AND

515BERTHOLD LAUFAR. 'Jade', A Study In Chinese Archaeology And Religion', 1946; EDMUND CAPON AND
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BERTHOLD LAUFAR. 'Jade', A Study In Chinese Archaeology And Religion', 1946; EDMUND CAPON AND WILLIAM MACQUITTY. 'Princes of Jade'; ORIENTAL CERAM...

Lot 516

HENRI L. JOLY. 'Catalogue of the H. Seymour Trower Collection of Japanese Art', Glendining & Co Ltd,

516HENRI L. JOLY. 'Catalogue of the H. Seymour Trower Collection of Japanese Art', Glendining & Co Ltd,
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HENRI L. JOLY. 'Catalogue of the H. Seymour Trower Collection of Japanese Art', Glendining & Co Ltd, London, 1913. ...[more]

Lot 517

A Balinese carved wood model of a bulls head, height 23cm, width 65cm, depth 72cm.

517A Balinese carved wood model of a bulls head, height 23cm, width 65cm, depth 72cm.
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A Balinese carved wood model of a bulls head, height 23cm, width 65cm, depth 72cm. ...[more]

Lot 518

A Balinese painted wood drum, mid 20th century, height 24cm, diameter 37cm.

518A Balinese painted wood drum, mid 20th century, height 24cm, diameter 37cm.
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A Balinese painted wood drum, mid 20th century, height 24cm, diameter 37cm. ...[more]

Lot 519

A Balinese wooden drum, mid 20th century, height 26cm, diameter 31cm.

519A Balinese wooden drum, mid 20th century, height 26cm, diameter 31cm.
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A Balinese wooden drum, mid 20th century, height 26cm, diameter 31cm. ...[more]

Lot 520

A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, circa 1900, one damaged and restored, height 24.5cm, width 6.

520A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, circa 1900, one damaged and restored, height 24.5cm, width 6.
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A pair of Japanese cloisonne vases, circa 1900, one damaged and restored, height 24.5cm, width 6.5cm.Condition report: one vase has hairlines on t...

Lot 521

A Japanese lady's cotton kasuri kimono, 20th century.

521A Japanese lady's cotton kasuri kimono, 20th century.
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A Japanese lady's cotton kasuri kimono, 20th century. ...[more]

Lot 522

A Japanese red cotton kimono and haori, 20th century.

522A Japanese red cotton kimono and haori, 20th century.
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A Japanese red cotton kimono and haori, 20th century. ...[more]

Lot 523

A Japanese silk gentlemans kimono and haori, 20th century, with mon/family crest.

523A Japanese silk gentlemans kimono and haori, 20th century, with mon/family crest.
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A Japanese silk gentlemans kimono and haori, 20th century, with mon/family crest. ...[more]

Lot 524

A Japanese gentlemans black kimono and haori, 20th century.

524A Japanese gentlemans black kimono and haori, 20th century.
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A Japanese gentlemans black kimono and haori, 20th century. ...[more]

Lot 525

A Japanese pink silk haori, mid 20th century.

525A Japanese pink silk haori, mid 20th century.
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A Japanese pink silk haori, mid 20th century. ...[more]

Lot 526

A Japanese silk kimono, early 20th century, with printed and woven design.Condition report: Good

526A Japanese silk kimono, early 20th century, with printed and woven design.Condition report: Good
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A Japanese silk kimono, early 20th century, with printed and woven design.Condition report: Good vintage condition. ...[more]

Lot 527

A Japanese silk brocade obi, 20th century, 424 x 31cm.

527A Japanese silk brocade obi, 20th century, 424 x 31cm.
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A Japanese silk brocade obi, 20th century, 424 x 31cm. ...[more]

Lot 528

Eight books relating to Chinese mythology, including 'Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology', 1959. (

528Eight books relating to Chinese mythology, including 'Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology', 1959. (
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Eight books relating to Chinese mythology, including 'Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology', 1959. (8) ...[more]

Lot 529

A Chinese pierced bone model of a junk, 19th century, under a glass dome, size including dome;

529A Chinese pierced bone model of a junk, 19th century, under a glass dome, size including dome;
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A Chinese pierced bone model of a junk, 19th century, under a glass dome, size including dome; height 39.5cm, width 43cm, depth 24cm. ...[more]

Lot 530

Six 'Fine Chinese Art' Zacke auction catalogues; Illustrated catalogue of Celadon Wares, In the

530Six 'Fine Chinese Art' Zacke auction catalogues; Illustrated catalogue of Celadon Wares, In the
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Six 'Fine Chinese Art' Zacke auction catalogues; Illustrated catalogue of Celadon Wares, In the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art and also ...

Lot 531

J.C. CARTER. 'Familiar Chinese Faces', A Selection of Figure Studies of Everyday Life from

531J.C. CARTER. 'Familiar Chinese Faces', A Selection of Figure Studies of Everyday Life from
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J.C. CARTER. 'Familiar Chinese Faces', A Selection of Figure Studies of Everyday Life from Photographs', McTavish & Co. Ltd., Shanghai, circa 1920...

Lot 532

A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, late Ming Dynasty, decorated with a stylised dragon, height

532A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, late Ming Dynasty, decorated with a stylised dragon, height
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A Chinese blue and white porcelain dish, late Ming Dynasty, decorated with a stylised dragon, height 4cm, diameter 20cm, a Chinese blue and white ...

Lot 533

A Chinese green glazed model of a parrot, circa 1900, height 22cm.Condition report: No condition

533A Chinese green glazed model of a parrot, circa 1900, height 22cm.Condition report: No condition
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A Chinese green glazed model of a parrot, circa 1900, height 22cm.Condition report: No condition issues ...[more]

Lot 534

A hard bound exhibition catalogue 'A Special Exhibition of Incense Burners and Perfumers

534A hard bound exhibition catalogue 'A Special Exhibition of Incense Burners and Perfumers
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A hard bound exhibition catalogue 'A Special Exhibition of Incense Burners and Perfumers Throughout the Dynasties', produced by the National Palac...

Lot 535

CHRISTIES CATALOGUE. June 24 and 25, 1974. 'The Frederick M. Mayer Collection of Chinese Art'.

535CHRISTIES CATALOGUE. June 24 and 25, 1974. 'The Frederick M. Mayer Collection of Chinese Art'.
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CHRISTIES CATALOGUE. June 24 and 25, 1974. 'The Frederick M. Mayer Collection of Chinese Art'. Hardback. First two pages torn and part missing; VE...

Lot 536

A Chinese Canton porcelain teapot, late 19th century, height 14cm, diameter 10cm and a Chinese

536A Chinese Canton porcelain teapot, late 19th century, height 14cm, diameter 10cm and a Chinese
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A Chinese Canton porcelain teapot, late 19th century, height 14cm, diameter 10cm and a Chinese yellow ground porcelain vase and cover, late 19th c...

Lot 537

FREDERIC de GARIS. 'Their Japan'; PANG TAO. (Flat Peaches) includes ten hand coloured plates on

537FREDERIC de GARIS. 'Their Japan'; PANG TAO. (Flat Peaches) includes ten hand coloured plates on
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FREDERIC de GARIS. 'Their Japan'; PANG TAO. (Flat Peaches) includes ten hand coloured plates on silk; 'Picture Story of The romance of Liang Shan-...

Lot 538

SHOTARO KIMURA and CHARLOTTE M.A. PEAKE (translators). Sword and Blossom, Poems from the Japanese.

538SHOTARO KIMURA and CHARLOTTE M.A. PEAKE (translators). Sword and Blossom, Poems from the Japanese.
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SHOTARO KIMURA and CHARLOTTE M.A. PEAKE (translators). Sword and Blossom, Poems from the Japanese. Tokyo: T Hasegawa, early 20th century, 3 vols, ...

Lot 539

LILLA S. PERRY. 'Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Adventures & Studies of a Collector'; H. A. GILES. 'Gems

539LILLA S. PERRY. 'Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Adventures & Studies of a Collector'; H. A. GILES. 'Gems
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LILLA S. PERRY. 'Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Adventures & Studies of a Collector'; H. A. GILES. 'Gems of Chinese Literature'; IRENEUS LASZLO LEGEZA...

Lot 540

RAYMOND BUSHELL. 'The Art of Netsuke Carving', by Masatoshi, 'Netsuke Masks', 'The Raymond and

540RAYMOND BUSHELL. 'The Art of Netsuke Carving', by Masatoshi, 'Netsuke Masks', 'The Raymond and
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RAYMOND BUSHELL. 'The Art of Netsuke Carving', by Masatoshi, 'Netsuke Masks', 'The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke', 2 volumes, ...

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