KAMISAKI (Sunao).

Ranpu [Western lamps]

First edition, no. 3 in a limited edition of 35 copies. Vol. 1 of 2 (though not marked as a set). Stencil-printed throughout, 31 plates in total. 230 by 160mm. Orihon binding, original green paper-covered boards with printed title slip, original slip case with printed title, upper board marked and slip case foxed, internally fine. Unpaginated [30] pp. Osaka, Gohachi, Showa 59 [i.e, 1984.

£450.00

One of Kamisaki’s book on Western lamps.

In this title Kamisaki pairs outdoor lamps with bookplate designs for moths. It is a wonderfully colourful and charming book combining two of Kamisaki’s interests – Western design and bookplates. Kamisaki made an additional companion volume with the same title, but with indoor lamps and matchbox labels. In the colophon, the books do not mention that there are meant to be two volumes. For this reason, bibliographies do not always list this title as ‘2 vols.’ (nisatsu), and single volumes are collectable in their own right.

Rare. No copies in OCLC.

Stock No.
253818