Description: Up for sale is a copy of "DEW-DROPS ON A LOTUS LEAF" by J. Fischer, 2nd Edition (Stated), Tokyo, 1950. The book is bound in the traditional Japanese book binding style known as "fukuro-toji", which means "pouch binding." In this binding process, sheets of paper are printed (woodblock and/or text) on only one side. They are then folded in half with the printed side out. The folded printed sheets are then stacked together along with similarly printed and folded covers and the unit secured along the spine, which is the side opposite the folds, to form the book. This technique gives you the folded pages (double leaves) which are open at the top and bottom forming the pouch ("fukuro") which the binding technique is named for. As a general rule, the "fukuro-toji" books are secured/tied with (Yotsume toji bindings) in where four small holes are made along the spine edge and the sheets and covers are then bound together tightly with string that wrap around the spine. Generally, the spine is not covered except for small portions at the top and the bottom. Overall, the book is in Very Good Condition. However, it comes in its original case, which is only in Fair Condition. The case has some tears, discoloration, browning and rubbing. The soft boards have some wear and browning and a few creases. Internally, there are 152 pages. They have very light wear. Other dings here and there. Please email with questions and see my store for other great items. Inventory R-Box 55
Price: 75 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-22T19:11:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Origin: English
