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AbeBooks Seller since 03 February 1997
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Kodomo No Kuni. . Vol. 16 #11 . Showa 12 [1937]. Tokyo. Tokyosha.25 x 25.5cm large-format children's full color illustrated magazine published in Japan from 1922 to 1944. Japanese text with hiragana, katakana, and furigana. Illustrated stories for children, many double-page, and a 6-page educational section for parents. Editor Takei Takeo was a seminal figure in "The Land of Children" and his wide contacts throughout the artistic and literary worlds ensured that the magazine was the first of its kind. His artwork is justly famous and utterly charming. Color front wrapper art by Yamashita Kenichi 山 with very appealing double-page images by painter, woodblock artist and illustrator Hatsuyama Shigeru 山 (1897-1973) and artist, writer and activist Murayama Tomoyoshi 山 (1901 - 1977). Other contributing artists include Kurita Jir " , Yokoi Fukujir , Kimura Toshinori , Kurosaki Yoshike , and Nagajima Shigejir . Foxing to front and rear wrappers. Chipping at bottom on some pages and front wrapper. Owner's name is handwritten in the appropriate box on rear wrapper. Seller Inventory # 90431
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Title: Kodomo No Kuni. . Vol. 16 ...
Publication Date: 1937
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