OKAMURA, Takashi (b. 1927). CHASTEL, Andre (1912-1990). The Vatican Frescoes of Michelangelo. New York: Abbeville Press, 1980. 4 volumes comprising: 2 volumes photographic reproductions, 1 volume text supplement, 1 volume additional suite of plates, large folio. 352 photographic reproductions by Okamura. Original maroon morocco-backed white morocco gilt, red and blue circular design to front covers. Text supplement volume in original cream limp gilt-lettered cloth with red and blue strapwork decoration. The 3 volumes housed together in a blue cloth folding case gilt, covers with white, red and gilt strapwork decoration. [With:] 18 photographic plates. Loose as issued in blue cloth gilt portfolio, cloth ties. All laid within original cardboard box. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 321 of 400 copies in English of a total edition of 600. Okamura 's photographs document Michelangelo 's Vatican frescoes before a 14-year restoration began in 1981. Property from the Collection of Michael and Kay Melet