Fine Books and Manuscripts
Sat, Apr 18, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 623
The Art of the Chinese Potter from the Han Dynasty to the End of the Ming...
Estimate: $150 - $250
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[Chinese Art] Hobson, R.L. and A.L. Hetherington. The Art of the Chinese Potter from the Han Dynasty to the End of the Ming? New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1923. First edition. Limited to 1,500 copies with only 500 being reserved for the U.S.; this being No. 903. Original half vellum over pastepaper boards, spine lettered in gilt, t.e.g. Housed in a custom slipcase titled in gilt with matching dust jacket. Illustrated with 152 plates, some in color, interleaved with descriptive letterpress on tissue guard. 4to. Velum darkened; plates clean.
