Rare Kokeshi Techo Reprint Set of 2 Volumes (Issues 1-30) by Tokyo Kokeshi Tomo no Kai

This is a set of two valuable early reprint editions of "Kokeshi Techo," Japan's oldest kokeshi magazine, which supported the post-war kokeshi boom and continues to be published today.

Contents:

Reprint of issues 1-18 (Tokyo Kokeshi Tomo no Kai 25th Anniversary Publication / Published in 1978)

Reprint of issues 19-30 (Tokyo Kokeshi Tomo no Kai 30th Anniversary Publication / Published in 1983)

Binding: Housed in a slipcase (Slipcase design: Woodblock print by Ryo Masuoka, Book design: Akira Ono)

Published by: Tokyo Kokeshi Tomo no Kai

[Condition] Due to the age of the items, there is some wear and tear, such as yellowing and slight creasing, but there is no significant damage, and the books are generally in good condition for their age. There are no stains that would damage the internal text or illustrations. *Please check the images for details.

[Size] (Size of the slipcase for issues 19-30) Approximately 19.8cm tall x 14cm wide *Please allow for slight variations due to amateur measurements.

[Recommended Points] Featuring special articles on master craftsmen and covering valuable documents and catalogs from the time, this is a first-class resource for kokeshi research. The slipcase binding is also very beautiful, and the books have a striking presence when placed on a bookshelf.