Take Ivy 1973 Reissue / Reprint Edition Book T. Hayashida Japanese ver.

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This is an exceptionally rare, investment-grade piece of mens style and fashion history: The highly coveted 1980 Vintage Reprint Edition (1980年復刻版) of "TAKE IVY" by legendary photographer Teruyoshi Hayashida (林田昭慶).

Originally documented in 1965 by a Japanese creative team sent to capture the elite campuses of the American Ivy League (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.), TAKE IVY went on to do the impossible: it defined American Ivy League style for the entire world.

【Why the 1980 Vintage Edition is Highly Sought After】 Unlike modern mass-produced reprints from the 2000s, this 1980 edition is a legendary, out-of-print vintage release in its own right. It beautifully retains the original heavy-ink contrast, unique mid-century paper texture, and authentic retro layout from the 1960s. For high-end menswear designers, vintage clothing archivists, and Ivy League purists worldwide, this specific 1980 pressing is considered a true holy grail. Driven entirely by universal visual photography, it transcends all language barriers.

[Item Specifications]

  • Photographer: Teruyoshi Hayashida 

  • Subject: Take Ivy / Authentic 1960s Ivy League & Preppy Menswear Style

  • Edition: 1980 Vintage Reprint 

  • Format: Hardcover/Softcover Premium Visual Photographic Monograph

  • Language: Japanese (Universally functional and globally highly valued due to its absolute focus on high-fidelity, historical visual photographic plates)

  • This book has been personally owned and kept at home.

  • Stored safely inside a protective environment that is strictly smoke-free and pet-free.

  • Outer Covers: Due to its age and handling over the decades, the outer casing shows standard vintage cosmetic signs of wear. There are visible surface scuffs and fine scratches on the front and back covers. No major structural damage.

  • Edges & Textblock: The top, bottom, and side edges of the pages exhibit natural, age-related toning/browning, which gives this 1980 copy a beautiful, authentic vintage look.

  • Endpapers: The inner endpapers and flyleaves show standard vintage foxing / age-related spotting common for paper publications from this era.

  • Inside Photo Pages: In wonderful contrast to the exterior vintage character, the core interior photographic plates remain beautifully preserved and clean. There are absolutely NO missing pages, severe tears, handwritten owner notes, structural markings, or highlights inside. It is completely clear, intact, and perfectly optimized for active design study and style inspiration. Sold as-is.