LOT DETAILS

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Together, 3 early editions of this title, each 4to (10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.; 261 x 190 mm). Text printed on tan paper, numerous photographic illustrations by Tamotsu Yato, introduction by Mishima. Two-toned black and tan cloth, spines gilt-lettered, Japanese calligraphy stamped in black on upper covers; minimal wear. Original dust-jackets with photograph of Mishima; some wear and paper loss on some spine ends., The present lot consists of the first edition in Japanese, a presentation copy, signed by Tamatsu Yato and Mishima in Japanese, and inscribed and signed by Mishima in English, "To Bob, with a model's best wishes, Yukio Mishima" — the first edition in English, signed by Tamatsu and Mishima in Japanese and English — the first American edition.