Lot 38 , A Japanese folding book of paintings & 2 others

A Japanese folding book of paintings, a similar book of calligraphy rubbings and a smaller book of woodblock prints, first half 20th century, the former containing landscape and figure studies by various artists, the book with silk brocade covering, 30.5cm x 21cm, the wood bound calligraphy rubbings, 35cm x 22.5cm and the album of woodblocks, 26cm x 18cm
Estimate £200-300

First book covered in green brocade has some slight staining around edges and creases of each page and pages towards the back of the book have a very slight split at the bottom of the fold of the page. Brocade covers are heavily worn on corners and edges. Label to one side has some flaking and losses.
Japanese folding book of calligraphy rubbings again has some slight staining to the edges of the pages and the folds, one page has some slight faults and repairs to the paper and the wood covers are scratched and slightly stained to the underside, paper label to cover has chips and losses.
Final book has some staining to each of the pages towards the bottom and the individual pictures within are stuck in separately with some dog ears to the corners.


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Sold for £200