A text recording 32 illustrations of matoi (Japanese firefightersā standards), 41 illustrations of hanten coats, and a map of the layout of firefightersā groups in Edo (modern day Tokyo). The Edo firefighting groups were formed by the townspeople, especially carpenters and construction workers with high physical abilities, in the beginning of the 18th century. Due to the frequent occurrence of fires in Edo, the number of people participating in the groups exceeded 10,000, and each firefighting team competed in speed of fire-extinguishing and techniques. This particular text is a valuable resource that identifies the costumes and matoi flags of the town firefighters in charge of each area. The wrappers are colour woodblock-printed, and the text itself is woodblock-printed in black and white. Original wrappers. Two types of ex-ownership stamps to first and last pages. Otherwise fine. 1 v., complete. 19 leaves. 18 x 11.6 cm. Text in Japanese. Seller Inventory # 706

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Title: Edo Miyage: Matoi Hinagata

Publisher: Kinshodo, Ebisuya Shoshichi, Edo [Tokyo]

Publication Date: 1851

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Kino, Shizumaru

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: Used book

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