Japan... A Chapter of Image (Inscribed)
- SIGNED
- Tokyo: Hitachi, 1963
Tokyo: Hitachi, 1963. Papered boards, with gilt lettering to front panel and spine. Minor chipping at edges, as typical; a near fine copy of Smith's rarest book.. First Edition. Quarto. This copy SIGNED by Smith to title page, along with lengthy apologia, in which he makes reference to his pseudonym: "There are 21 mistakes that are uncorrected in this book. But I believe it worth the price for the writing of Walter Trego." A company book commissioned by Hitachi, with Smith's lush black-and-white gravure images reflecting the company's operations in Japan.
Details
Title
Japan... A Chapter of Image (Inscribed)
Author
SMITH, W. Eugene and Carole Thomas
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Tokyo: Hitachi
Date
1963