Yamata No Orochi, Japanese Fairy Tale Series, No. 9 (Plain Paper, First Edition)

Hasegawa, T. (Publisher), / Chamberlain, B.H. (Translator)

Published by Kobunsha - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (2 Minami Saegicho), 1886

About this Item

[First Edition, T. Hasegawa/Kobunsha, Color Woodblock Book]. "Yamata No Orochi," front cover also contains "Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 9," Meiji 19 (1886), Tokyo (No. 2 Minami Saegicho), Kobunsha imprint, first edition, title on cover is in phonetic Japanese (transliterated) rather than translated into English, English title "The Serpent With Eight Heads" is stated on the first page, medium size for a Hasegawa/Kobunsha book, 12mo (4 5/8 x 7 1/4 in - 12.5 x 18.2 cm), plain paper (not crepe) in folded sheets, spine not covered, stab tied with silk treads, 28 pp - 14 folded (including covers). ~ Condition. The book is in Very Good condition. The book is in Very Good condition. Minor edge scrapes and stains on the covers. Internally very clean. Folded pages have no cuts or tears at the fold. ~~ More information, to include digital pictures, available on request. Seller Inventory # 1886071122

Bibliographic Details

Title: Yamata No Orochi, Japanese Fairy Tale Series...

Publisher: Kobunsha - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (2 Minami Saegicho)

Publication Date: 1886

Illustrator: Eitaku Sensei

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition