"The Book of the Eight Dog Heroes" Inu no Soshi Hakkenden

Kyukutei Bakin

Published by Publication Date: 1864

1864 Japanese Eight Dog Samurai Battle Fantasy Novel Color Illustrated Edo Japan An interesting Edo woodblock-print of The Book of the Eight Dog Heroes from the early 19th century by Utagawa Kunisada II. "The Book of the Eight Dog Heroes " is a series of prints by Utagawa Kunisada II showing kabuki actors as characters from the novel Nans Satomi Hakkenden (The Eight Dog Chronicles). The Eight Dog Chronicles is a Japanese epic fantasy novel written and published over nearly thirty years from 1812 to 1842 about the Eight Dog Samurai bound by fate with Princess Fuse, and the dog of kami Yatsufusa, set in the late Muromachi period. This rare edition is written in a column handwritten format with furigana usage for easier reading and has illustrations of samurai conflicts, animals, torture, and more! Item number: #16655 Price: $499 Kyukutei Bakin "The Book of the Eight Dog Heroes" Inu no Soshi Hakkenden [Osaka]: Bunkyu 4 [1864] Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes References: Iwanami, Kokusho So Mokuroku 4383451; Keio University, Japanese Culture Through Rare Books Language: Japanese Binding: Softcover; tight and secure Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 11.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 16655 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 16655

Bibliographic Details

Title: "The Book of the Eight Dog Heroes" Inu no ...
Publication Date: 1864
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Near Fine