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Bonsai by Norio Kobayashi ➤ Japan Travel Bureau 1970 16th printing
Bonsai by Norio Kobayashi Japan Travel Bureau 1970 16th printing
Title: Bonsai
Author: Norio Kobayashi
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Japan Travel Bureau 1970
Edition: 16th printing
LCCN: 62-16528
Size: 5.25 X 7.25 * 177 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: A bonsai is not merely a plant in a pot, expected only to put forth lovely flowers: its object is to express beauty, or sublimity; it must have a magnetic charm and evoke a poetic feeling.
Japan Times, Tokyo: The unique art of dwarfing trees 100 or more years old to only a few inches in height has been developed by Japanese nature lovers after many centuries of constant effort.
The author explains what constitutes the essential features that make good bonsai and describes the method of cultivating them, their care, the pruning of branches and roots, with the use of numerous illustrations.
Rare Plant Club News, Calif.: Now comes an official book, ...which tells the complete methods. ...it condenses the experience of Japanese BONSAI experts for about 800 years! It tells about suitable kinds of trees, soils, fertilizers, root and branch pruning, shaping the trees, winter and summer care, the kind of pots to use, how to house and exhibit BONSAI.
Even if you buy "finished" BONSAI trees, you need this book to tell you tell you how how to prevent them from growing to full-sized trees, to keep them from dying! This book is the only real authoritative information available!
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Bonsai
Author: Norio Kobayashi
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Japan Travel Bureau 1970
Edition: 16th printing
LCCN: 62-16528
Size: 5.25 X 7.25 * 177 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: A bonsai is not merely a plant in a pot, expected only to put forth lovely flowers: its object is to express beauty, or sublimity; it must have a magnetic charm and evoke a poetic feeling.
Japan Times, Tokyo: The unique art of dwarfing trees 100 or more years old to only a few inches in height has been developed by Japanese nature lovers after many centuries of constant effort.
The author explains what constitutes the essential features that make good bonsai and describes the method of cultivating them, their care, the pruning of branches and roots, with the use of numerous illustrations.
Rare Plant Club News, Calif.: Now comes an official book, ...which tells the complete methods. ...it condenses the experience of Japanese BONSAI experts for about 800 years! It tells about suitable kinds of trees, soils, fertilizers, root and branch pruning, shaping the trees, winter and summer care, the kind of pots to use, how to house and exhibit BONSAI.
Even if you buy "finished" BONSAI trees, you need this book to tell you tell you how how to prevent them from growing to full-sized trees, to keep them from dying! This book is the only real authoritative information available!
Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (One Pound Media Mail) is $4.39 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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