Up for sale is a complete, vintage 1968 box set of Ikebana Text Cards: Nageire (Japanese Flower Arrangements Made in a Tall Vase) by master Kasumi Teshigahara, published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd. This highly collectible set is 100% complete and in very good vintage condition, featuring the original 8-page introductory guide pamphlet and all 20 vibrant, double-sided instructional color plates (Cards 1–20) detailing classic geometric, thematic, and holiday arrangements (such as Christmas, Wedding, and Party styles). The cards remain clean, crisp, and color-accurate with minimal shelf wear, while the outer presentation box shows only light edge rubbing and retains excellent structural integrity with no split corners. Perfect for practitioners of the Sogetsu school, botanical historians, or vintage book collectors, this set offers a beautifully preserved look into mid-century Japanese floral arts.
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