Toto Shokei Ichiran
Katsushika, Hokusai [illustrated by].
From Kagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB), Tokyo, Japan
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 June 2015
From Kagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB), Tokyo, Japan
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 June 2015
About this Item
An album of colour woodblock-printed views of Edo (modern-dayTokyo) by master painter Hokusai, published when the artist was forty years old, accompanied by kyoka (satirical tanka). In addition to famous also depicts seasonal events and the people enjoying them. e ex-owner of this particular set was Sasagawa Rinpu, a well-known historian and scholar of literature. Th e most recent ex-owner of the books was mystery writer Edogawa Ranpo, and the set comes with a card book-box inscribed in brush and ink by Ranpo. Judging from the colours used, the volumes in this set are probably from different printings. Volume one is complete in nine double-page and one single-page colour woodblock-printed scenes, and volume two is complete in ten double-page and one single-page colour woodblock-printed scenes. A complete pre-Meiji set of Hokusai`s `guide to Tokyo`, in the subtle colour scheme characteristic of ehon of the early 19th century. Original upper wrappers, lower wrappers re-bound. Wrappers a little worn and with a few scrapes, sticker removal to upper wrapper of volume one. Original woodblock-printed title slips present, with some loss. Ex-ownership stamps to upper endpapers of both volumes and colophon in volume two. Slight soiling and discolouration to illustrations, as usual. Minor wormholing to upper margin of a few leaves in volume two, repaired. Lightly thumbed. Comes with cardboard box and non-original slipcase. Overall very good. 2 v., complete. 10, 11 leaves. 25.6 x 16.8 cm. Text in Japanese. Seller Inventory # 726
Bibliographic Details
Title: Toto Shokei Ichiran
Publisher: Edo (Tokyo): Suharaya Mohe, Suharaya Ihachi, Tsutaya Juzaburo
Publication Date: 1800
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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