A Papermaking Pilgrimage to Japan, Korea and China; Dard Hunter

New York: Pynson Printers, 1936. First edition. Hardcover. Orig. quarter black morocco, spine lettered in gilt and red over patterned boards. Fine in near fine brown slipcase. 148 [2] pages. 29 x 24 cm. Limited edition, copy 119 of 375 signed by Dard Hunter and Elmer Adler, the binding by Gerhard Gerlach -- the only limited edition of his works not published by him. Two line drawings, 66 gravure illustrations from photographs, plus 50 paper specimens from Asia bound at rear: from the collection of William Scott, publisher and illustrator. Chapter VI provides a "Description of Illustrations," Part VII "The Specimens," gives the name of each paper used in the Orient. Comprehensive Index. Laid-in the ten page string tied Prospectus for the publication entitled "In the raiment of the gods..." written by Alfred Stanford a friend of Hunter and Adler "and may prove, in itself, an interesting adventure for the reader." Bright, very fresh copy.