Vintage 1955 First Edition Japanese Etiquette Book - Tourist Library No. 18 - Fine Condition with Very Good Dust Jacket - Perfect for Japan Travelers, Culture Enthusiasts & Collectors

Bun Nakajima. Japan Travel Bureau, 1955

A Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket, Near Fine overall, First Edition, 12mo, 7 1/2" x 5." Green, flexible, cloth-covered boards in a black, brown, and white paper dust jacket. Gilt lettering to spine and front cover of book. White lettering to dust jacket spine. Covers pristine and intact, binding tight, sharp tips. Dust jacket has a few tiny chips at head and tail of spine, edges, and tips; a few small closed tears at the edges; and slight age toning; else clean and intact. Dust jacket protected in a paper-backed mylar sleeve, not price-clipped. Pages pristine and intact except for slight age toning. Replete with printed photographs and illustrations, most in black-and-white. Three color photos, 113 black-and-white photos, and 34 black-and-white illustrations included. Printed in the front is a list of the 19 titles printed to date in the Tourist Library, each relating to Japan. 222 pp., including photos and illustrations. No. 18 of the _Tourist Library_. A vintage guide to Japanese etiquette. Concise yet comprehensive, this book contains subjects ranging from how to sit properly, bowing positions, dining etiquette, attire, bathing, gift presentation, weddings, funerals, speaking, writing, and much more.