Kyuryudo Co. Ltd, [Tokyo], 1980. First edition, folio, pp. 195, [5]; text in Japanese; the first 62 pages are a description of bookbinding techniques illustrated by 174 diagrams. The remainder of the book is dedicated to high-quality, full color photographs of fine bindings produced by Miura, some in folding spreads. Original red silk, gilt title direct on spine, gilt designs on cover, fine in original pictorial slipcase; bookplate of John Howll Books. Inscribed by author on half-title page, with the English title provided on title page. [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover]