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The Fifty-Three Post Stations of the Tokaido HighwayN2.1195

Rectangular introduction booklet that came as part of the set of prints of the same title; all contained in a fold-out style silk box. Front cover lists title, publisher. Booklet is tied together with a yellow ribbon.

Culture
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dictionary BookN2.1017 a-b

A pair of books with dark red-brown covers bound with thin thread. The pages are illustrated with writing characters in black.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, fibre and ink
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Handmade Papers of the World664/3

Off-white-coloured book made from thick pages bound by a heavier, textured sheet of paper. Printed in black ink, the book is filled with essays (in Japanese) and photos regarding handmade paper. Dust jacket-like cover is made of green-brown textured cardstock embossed with a large golden character on the front. #664/2 is the English version of the book.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookEd5.2871

Book of paper napkins with a blue cover and dark blue printing in English "Paper napkin for export" and a small blue elephant on triangular crest labeled "trade mark". There is a decorative dark blue border around the edges. The printing is on the back cover; the front cover is plain. Inside are three different sizes of napkins, usually bordered in flowers. Some are transparent with a self-pattern of spider webs. Two metal staples secure the book.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, metal and ink
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookEd5.2327

Rectangular book with crinkled paper covers; pages have folded edges to outside; free edges and cover are bound in Japanese style with yellow thread through four holes. Cloth reinforcements at bound corners. White label printed in black and red characters on front cover for Japanese text (opening from left). Inside covers are red-brown; white scalloped 'lacy' paper on Japanese text side. Opening on right reveals English text.

Culture
Japanese
Material
mulberry paper, ink, dye, fibre, paste adhesive and paper
Made in
Tokyo, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookEd5.1951

Rectangular book with crinkled paper covers; pages have folded edges to outside; free edges and cover are bound in the Japanese style with yellow thread through four holes. Cloth reinforcements at bound corners. White label printed in black and red Japanese characters on front cover for Japanese text (opening from left). Inside covers red-brown and white scalloped 'lacy' paper on Japanese text side. Opened on right reveals English text.

Culture
Japanese
Material
mulberry paper, paper, ink, paste adhesive, dye and fibre
Made in
Tokyo, Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookM1.157

Book of the Qur'an. Each page is bordered in gold leaf and a red line. The front pages and the last page are intricately designed with many colours. Bound in a red cover with a flap to protect the pages. Inscription on inside flap.

Culture
Turkish ?
Material
gold metal, papyrus paper and ink
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookM1.156

A small red covered book of the Qur'an. Each page is bordered in gold leaf, a brown stripe, and a blue stripe. The red cover has a flap to guard the pages.

Culture
Turkish ?
Material
papyrus paper, ink and gold metal
Made in
Cyprus
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN2.1245

Mimeographed booklet stapled with printed text and sketched illustrations throughout. The printed title in bold on the front of the booklet reads "The Japanese Garden Cheynes, Cottered, Herts." There are three Japanese characters under the printed title.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper, ink and metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BookN2.1190

Manual includes teachings of language, arithmetic, geometry, and art. The cover is dark red-brown with light brown and white diagonal cross lines.

Culture
Japanese
Material
paper
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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