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A rare set of three vintage magazine supplements from Shufu no Tomo, published in 1936 (Showa 11), 1937 (Showa 12), and 1939 (Showa 14). Featuring the "Spring Knitting Style Collection," these booklets offer an authentic, historical look into Japanese domestic life, textiles, and clothing construction during the mid-to-late 1930s.
For US buyers: Shipping is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). All duties, import taxes, and handling fees are prepaid. No extra charges upon delivery.
For buyers outside the US: Shipping is DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees may be charged by your local customs office and are the buyer’s responsibility. Description Grade:Vintage conditionGiven that these are fragile paper items nearly 90 years old, they show natural signs of aging including browning, spotting, edge wear, and minor tearing on the covers. However, the internal color plates, texts, diagrams, and advertisements remain remarkably intact with no missing pages, making them perfectly stable for historical research or collection display.
Grade:AS IS +Appearance of the item
- Some damage as photos.
- Some stains as photos.
- Some tear as photos.
- Some deterioration over time as photos.
- Some discoloration as photos.
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Item Size & Weight
Length 26cm / 10.24in
Width 19cm / 7.48in
Height 0.4cm / 0.16in
Weight 289g / 10.19oz (ot of 3)
These are rare supplements from "Shufu no Tomo" published between 1936 and 1939. Covering themes like Kimono construction and home sewing, they reflect the practical knowledge and aesthetics of Japanese women before WWII.The volumes feature vibrant illustrations and precise pattern diagrams, serving as excellent references for traditional sewing and historical lifestyle studies. Finding a set of three well-preserved items from over 80 years ago is rare. They are highly sought after by international collectors of Japanese ephemera and vintage graphic design.
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