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187883797Nagoya: Toshiro Katano 1878. Fine. Toshiro Katano Nagoya 1878 15.50 x 22.70 cm cousu Rare edition in second printing which can be translated under the title Hokusai Sketches volume 9. 15 volumes were indeed published covering Hokusai's work. The first was published in 1814 and the last posthumously in 1878. The final volume is considered apocryphal by some art historians. The volume contains approximately 40 subjects most on double pages in black grey and flesh tones. It is essential to add that one cannot determine with certainty whether this is the first printing or a later printing because on this subject there was no difference for the Japanese and the publisher reprinted volumes as needed the notion of first printing not being relevant with regard to Japanese books. We know however that the publisher made a second printing of this book between 1828 and 1878. The later printings do not have the same publisher's name and often possess a date which is not the case with the earlier printings. Accordion-fold volume bound by stitching. Grey diamond-patterned cover with title label and writing in red on white background. Very good copy quite fresh. The Hokusai manga treat varied subjects scenes from daily life but also warrior scenes also scenes of typically Japanese legends animals and flowers and landscapes animated or not notably Mount Fuji. It is generally considered that after a period of intense production Hokusai very carefully selected his sketches and even redrew a certain number of them arranging them according to the order we know today. However Michener maintains that the layout of the different sketches on a given plate was actually decided by the engravers and publishers and not by Hokusai himself. We should recall that the technique of Japanese printmaking is very close to the original drawing since the ink drawing was applied to a piece of wood that the engraver carved precisely following the lines of the drawing which was itself destroyed by this operation. This volume contains numerous animated landscapes warrior scenes Toshiro Katano unknown
184979449Edo Tokyo Tokyo: Eirakuya Toshiro 1849. Fine. Eirakuya Toshiro Edo Tokyo Tokyo 1849 15.60 x 22.60 cm cousu Rare first edition translated as ""Croquis de Hokusaï"" volume 14. 15 volumes were actually published covering Hokusaï's work. The first was published in 1815 and the last posthumously in 1878. The final volume is considered apocryphal by some art historians. The 30 double-leaf volume contains around 39 engravings 12 of which are double-page spreads including many animated landscapes real and mythological animals. There are 3 colors: beige gray and black. It is difficult to determine wether it is a first or a later print run as this detail made no difference in Japanese book collecting. The publisher reprinted volumes as needed. We do know however that the publisher produced several issues of this book between 1849 and 1878. Volume in acordeon bound by a seam. Bronze-green cover with title label. Rubbing to front cover. Interior very fresh and clean. Printed on mulberry paper. A brown stain on the first 2 leaves. A good copy. Hokusai manga deal with a variety of subjects from scenes of everyday life to war scenes as well as typical Japanese legends animals and flowers. ""It is generally considered that after a period of intense production Hokusai selected his sketches very carefully and even redrew a number of them arranging them in the order we know today. However Michener maintains that the layout of the various sketches on a given plate was actually decided by the engravers and editors not by Hokusai himself."" Japanese printmaking technique remains very close to the original drawing's aesthetic since the ink drawing was affixed to a piece of wood that the engraver carved out precisely following the lines of the drawing which was itself destroyed in the process. It was these volumes of drawings that made Hokusai's reputation in the Western world. Hokusai Katsushika was a prolific and well-known Edo period printmaker whose prints among others inspired the French avantgarde at the end of the 19th century. Eirakuya Toshiro unknown
18782111902160200037Edited by Toshiro Katano 1878. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 58 pages Size: 24.5cmx16.2cm 58p Number of books: 1 Edited by Toshiro Katano paperback
1962135632Tokyo, Unsodo publishing company, sd. 1962 In-4. 15 volumes non paginés. Couverture originale en papier bleu avec étiquettes en papier blanc, lettrage doré sur la couverture avant, volumes reliés dans le style chinoiS, le tout sur le portefeuille en tissu bleu foncé d'origine avec attache en os et étiquettes en papier imprimé sur le devant. Superbe reproduction de l'œuvre monumentale classique d'Hokusai 1760-1849 publiée à l'origine en 15 volumes entre 1812 et 1878. Les 12 premiers volumes ont été publiés par l'artiste de son vivant, tandis que les volumes 13-14 ont été publiés à titre posthume à partir de documents inédits. Le dernier volume comprend une compilation de documents déjà publiés et d'autres travaux qui ne sont même pas de Hokusai, et n'est donc pas considéré comme authentique. Le contenu de ces "carnets de croquis" est constitué de milliers d'images, allant des scènes domestiques et sociales, aux animaux, paysages, plantes, architecture, scènes historiques, légendes et arts martiaux, aux masques ainsi qu'aux objets domestiques et rituels. Finement imprimé pour reproduire la qualité et l'aspect des éditions originales, avec des images imprimées en noir et blanc et des teintes de rose clair. L'ensemble comprend un livret de texte informatif de 22 pages en japonais et en anglais. De plus, la dernière section de chaque volume contient du texte en japonais et en anglais, relatif au contenu spécifique du volume et donnant un contexte technique et historique supplémentaire. Texte en japonais et en anglais. Bel exemplaire. Sans le livret de 22 pages en japonais et en anglais
184979449Eirakuya Toshiro | Edo [Tokyo] 1849 | 15.60 x 22.60 cm | cousu
187883797Toshiro Katano | Nagoya 1878 | 15.50 x 22.70 cm | cousu
181682935Edo Tokyo Tokyo 1816. Fine. Edo Tokyo Tokyo 1816 15.50 x 22.50 cm cousu Rare first edition fifth volume of Hokusai's Mangas or Sketch Books. 15 volumes were published between 1815 and 1878 the fifth volume contains approximately 30 subjects most on double pages in black grey and flesh tones. Accordion-fold volume bound with stitching black cover some creasing to board edges rubbing and small lacks. The red printed label is lacking to this copy. The first and last pages detached from boards. Creases small lacks and discolouration to boards. Minor soiling. Hokusai's mangas treat various subjects the artist depicts Japan of the period from everyday scenes to amusing moments combining a great variety of subjects: the present volume focuses on temple architecture their ceremonies contemplative scholars ladies from the Heian period 784-1192 nobles samurai lords as well as divinities and onis demons. One will also note a magnificent view of Mount Fuji and an impressive storm scene at sea. These different subjects were intended to serve as learning manuals for use by young artists they would also serve as model collections for artisans and would even become a sort of illustrated encyclopedia of life and daily living in Japan during the Edo period 1603-1868. We should recall that the technique of Japanese printmaking is very close to the original drawing since the ink drawing was applied to a piece of wood that the engraver hollowed out following precisely the lines of the drawing which was itself destroyed by this operation. hardcover
1970190192Tokyo: Kyodo News Agency 1970. A global icon An attractive homage to Hokusai's famous ukiyo-e series including the famous Great Wave Off Kanagawa as well as the supplementary ten views. Considered Hokusai's masterpiece the Thirty-Six Views remain the defining representation of 19th-century Japonism. The Great Wave is the most widely reproduced non-Western artwork in the world. The Kyodo News Agency periodically released lithographed sets of the Thirty-Six Views in the post-war period when interest in Japanese culture and art was booming. This set is pleasingly fresh retaining all the lustre of Hokusai's splendid originals. 46 lithographed prints 257 x 372 mm each tipped-in on 299 x 441 mm window-frame folder 2 printed sheets of text 305 x 450 mm. Housed in original red cloth folding case 311 x 458 x 43 mm lined with silver-flecked paper title label on front panel white bone toggles. Prints bright and well-preserved text sheets lightly toned and creased. A near-fine set in the very good case with some sunning wear at extremities. hardcover
181682935Edo [Tokyo] 1816 | 15.50 x 22.50 cm | cousu
1922012354Paris Henri Floury 1922 In-8 Demi-reliure ancienne Edition originale
18861886Tokio, 1886. 1 volume in-folio ((46,3 x 31,5 cm), broché cousu à la japonaise le tout sur papier du Japon, couverture illustrée. Album de 31 PLANCHES DE DESSINS GRAVÉS SUR CUIVRE dont 2 gravés sur les plats de la couverture : L'étudiant, écoliers, officier, soldat, matelot, fonctionnaire, jeune garçon lisant, Bonzes, agent de Police, servante, facteur,d eux femmes jouant au volant, une femme coiffant une autre, une lavandière, marchand de remèdes, pêcheur à la ligne, marchand de Puéta, cuisinière, cheval de bât, etc. - NOTICE HISTORIQUE : Georges Bigot (1860-1927) est formé à Paris au moment de l’essor du « Japonisme » dans les arts graphiques. Suite à l’ouverture du Japon au commerce extérieur, les années 1870 voient en effet arriver en France de nombreux objets d’art japonais, en particulier les « Manga » (ou carnets de croquis) d’Hokusai (1760–1849). D’Hokusai, les artistes français copient les scènes de vie gravées sur le vif, très expressives, et le traitement de la faune et la flore à la façon des estampes japonaises. Bigot arrive au Japon en 1882 et s’installe à Tokyo, avec la volonté délibérée de ne pas vivre dans les enclaves étrangères mais au sein du petit peuple de la ville. En 1886, il tire de cette expérience une série intitulée « Croquis Japonais » mettant en scène des personnages aux traits individualisés dans la vie quotidienne de ce début de l’ère Meiji (1868-1912). Il observe cette société japonaise bouillonnante et en publie caricatures et périodiques satiriques. Cette ère nouvelle a transformé le Japon, jusque-là régi par un régime féodal, l'a ouvert aux étrangers et introduit de grands changements. Bigot refusant la vision idéalisée d'un Japon, en marche vers le modernisme, se heurte aux tracasseries d'un gouvernement japonais de plus en plus nationaliste, qui le contraindra à partir en 1899, quelques semaines avant la suppression des concessions étrangères. Ses publications sont finalement interdites à la vente dès 1900, tandis qu'en France il s'est tout simplement fait oublier. Les nombreux albums de caricatures et les différents périodiques qu'il laissera derrière lui vaudront bien des années plus tard d'être reconnu comme le « caricaturiste de l'ère Meiji ». Il est considéré par la jeune génération de dessinateur de Manga, comme un des pères de ce genre. - L'ALBUM : Bigot utilise ici une technique typiquement occidentale, l’eau-forte (façon de graver le métal en y faisant pénétrer de l’acide), qu’il imprime en noir et blanc, à l’opposé des estampes japonaises gravées sur bois et si colorées.
1823137092Tōto : Eijudō, Bunsei 6 (1823) 1823 3 volumes, 18 x 13 cm., reliure à la japonaise d’origine, 2 étiquette conservées la seconde défectueuse ; 1 : 2 pp. d'introduction et 48 pages 24 ff; illustrées de modèles de peignes ; 2 : 40 pages 20 ff. de modèles de peignes ; 62 pages 31 ff. de modèles de pipes et trois pages de colophon. Ensemble fané.
1836911941836. EHON Hokusai 北斎 artist. Wakan EHON SAKIGAKE Shohen 和漢絵本éåˆç·¨. Tempo 7　1836. Hanshihon 22.6 cm x 15.7 cm. Unusually tan covers with a deeply incised blind-stamped cloud pattern on front and rear covers. The paper label is present glued to the inside front cover. Could these be alternative original covers A complete copy with the title page pasted to the inner front cover Hokusai's own two page preface dated 1836 30 sheets of images and 1 sheet of colophon and ads. It has the "77 year old" Hokusai with his "Gakyou Rojin" moniker indicating the book itself was soon to appear followed by 3 sequels. only two were done. It also lists the block carvers. Egawa and Sugita. masters of the craft. Also see Hillier's ART OF THE JAPANESE BOOK for his appreciation of this work. The bookstore list often found at the end appears not to have been bound in or was lost. Very minor soiling throughout. Very good impressions. An early printing of this important and often reprinted work.<br /> The Wakan EHON SAKIGAKE was the first volume of Hokusai's so-called "warrior trilogy". It is a visual epitome of traditional Japanese and Chinese historical heroes from the legendary to the flesh and blood. It is a brilliant example of Hokusai's ability to create visual narrative by capturing the moment which evokes the character most perfectly to the viewer. In an older clasped chitsu case. unknown
19695261Tokyo: Gakubundo Gabundo 1969. Shohan Limited Edition. Near Fine/Chemise and Box Very Good. Hokusai. Large 4to. Pp. 285 Lavishly illustrated with 27 color plates some folding. Other brush drawings with rice-paper tissue guards. Original morocco-backed cloth gilt characters stamped on spine. Edition limited to 800 copies. In the orange cloth chemise with purple silk ties. Gilt-stamped lettering on spine has partially flaked; chemise shows very slight wear and soiling. Withal a presentable well-preserved copy. In the publisher's box with printed wood veneer title label on lid top panel and side panels. An uncommon publication with the last recorded auction sale in the West at Sothebys London 1977. Scarce. Gakubundo [Gabundo] unknown
19122090202122800891Not Available 1912. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 2 Not Available paperback
46621ca. mid 19th century. Early printing. Softcover. g- to g. Large octavo. Unpaginated. String-bound blue paper wrappers. This is an early printing of the 11th volume of the classic monumental work by Hokusai 1760-1849 originally issued in 15 volumes between 1812-1878. The large range of content depicted in this volume includes evocative and engaging images ranging from artists animals mythical beasts sumo wrestlers farmers domestic scenes landscapes and weaponry including firearms. All images beautifully printed in b/w and hues of light pink. The introduction to this volume is by Ryutei Tanehiko 1783-1842 the acclaimed playwright many of whose works were originally illustrated by Hokusai.<br /> <br /> Text In Japanese.<br /> <br /> Wrappers with rubbing to extremities and with some small closed tears. Interior with some water staining and some worming throughout. Wrappers and interior in good- to good condition overall. unknown
91077502Nagoya 1875 Kitano. Buff stitched wrs. 19 double-leaves = 56 p. woodblock color plates: Sumi grey black & pink old old worm holes restored excellent registry impression very good contents clean firmly bound 15.9 x 22.7 cm . RARE . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA . . . CARICATURES OF EDO 1604-1868 PERIOD GENRE . . . CUSTOMS DAILY LIFE MEN WOMEN SAMURAI MONKS . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT COMMONERS! . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque ghosts technology architecture clothing customs activities scenery wildlife all aspects of daily life of common people. . A charming work with characters portraits Sumo wrestlers people going about daily activities games play time landscape scenery hunting with a rifle cannon & other arms pistol archery equipment shrines Gods &c. This delightful issue is full of fascinating drawings genre illustrations of the common people at work play and enjoying life. Illustrations of deities Gods rock landscapes. . CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: . PEOPLE: pilgrims in a rain storm coolie carrying goods on a lonely mountain road. Two coolies rest in a cave overlooking a mountain temple with boats on the bay. A coolie passes a giant mountain waterfall 2 page vertical. Coolies climbing a giant 'holy' tree to enter a hollow along with other. . A downpour catches three coolies unaware. Native Japanese Junks or sampans on the sea in rough weather. . ANIMALS: birds crane two sea-going turtles make their way. . LANDSCAPE/SCENERY: snowy mountains ocean waves pounding the rocks walking the highway: two coolies on foot a Samurai rides a horse small villages and fire watch-tower small inlet with sail boats plying the sea sacred fruit plum tree. Bamboo forest and mountain views. Mt. Fuji and surrounding scenery. Landscape examples of mountains bridges unusual rock formations and highlands. Mt. Fuji in a tremendous rain storm. A rainstorm on the sea with crashing waves. . NOTE: Not all examples has the border title page. . CONDITION: The book is bound in the publisher's original buff blind-stamped stiff stitched wrappers with red title slip. . The covers as usual are a bit dusty with a bit of minor wear to the extremities and corners. The red-printed title slip a bit dusty a bit rubbed as usual with a small chip at upper left corner. . The contents clean with very good impression and excellent registry color and overall appeal. . There were some small old worm holes which have been expertly restored from the inside barely visible without scrutiny. very minor overall effect. Please review photos posted to our website. . Otherwise this is an above average example with excellent graphics very good impression and excellent registry. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
2091202132801344Yuyu hora shuppan N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. Size: Paper size about 27 x 39 cm Number of books: 32 sheets Yuyu hora shuppan paperback
91077602Nagoya 1878 Kitano. Blue stitched wrs.very cleancolored 19 double-folded pages= 36 pages of woodblock illustrations in Sumi grey pink black 15.8 x 22.7 exceptionally clean bright covers & contents excellent impression and registry. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO 1604-1868 PERIOD GENRE . . . ILLUSTRATING ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIFE HUMOR . . . THE ODD AND UNUSUAL THINGS OF NATURE . . . PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE INSIGHT TO COMMONERS . . . BUDDHIST MONKS COURTIERS SAMURAI WARRIORS GODS . . . DEITIES MYTHOLOGICAL ANIMALS GHOSTS GHOULS & DEVILS . . . WITH MANLY COMIC CARICATURES . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA SERIES: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque ghosts technology architecture clothing customs activities scenery wildlife all aspects of daily life of common people Gods Demons & the supernatural. . CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME: A wide variety of Hokusai's drawing skills illustrating his grand sense of humor poking fun his unique and charming style of showing people and things at their surprising realistic and often unbelievably strange situation. . People: Japanese Goddess Deities Buddhist monks women men sword-swallowing & other acrobats Samurai warriors swords & armor comic faces bizarre people doing strange antics with long arms & legs long head ghosts ghouls devils scholars & literati. . Scenery landscape natural surroundings bridges sampans &c. . Animals: frog horse mice goat monkey crane mythological animals objects of worship & fear and others. . CONDITION:CONDITION: Please read the description for each copy copies differ. General description: The book is bound in the original publisher's blind-stamped stitched stiff wrappers with red title slip. The impression & registry are excellent colors vivid. . Not all copies came with the border-printed title page. . Please visit our website to review our listings see color photographs . In general: . Binding Covers: The book is bound in the original publisher's stiff stitched wrappers with blind-stamped pattern red title slips. . Contents: The contents are clean free from any old worming or other blemishes. The impression and registry are excellent as is the color. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
92015303Nagoya 1878 Katano. Orange stitched wrs.29 double folded leaves=58 color woodblock plates: Sumi pink white & black excellent impression & registrycovers & contents very fine 16.4 x 24.6 cm. a firm bright & exceptional example. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT SAMURAI MILITARY & COMMONERS . . . WITH A SPECIAL GROUP OF WESTERN WEAPONS: GUNS CANNON . . . TANIGASHIMA RIFLE PISTOL CROSS BOW &c . . . & SUMO WRESTLERS . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque ghosts technology architecture clothing customs activities scenery wildlife all aspects of daily life of common people. . A charming work with characters portraits Sumo wrestlers people going about daily activities games play time landscape scenery hunting with a rifle cannon & other arms pistol archery equipment shrines Gods &c. . SUBJECTS IN THIS VOLUME: . PEOPLE: The Emperor courtiers men & women of class commoners: men and women at daily activities: playing the Shamisen 3 string guitar singing acting. Woman farting on a sleeping man human antics a man surprised by a snake. Samurai coolies men women and a pilgrim out for a walk with a dog and child. Three men pant a giant's leg and foot. A heavenly Apsara floats a man servant attends his master. A Tengu bird-man carry a parcel suspended on a long-nosed man. Buddhist priest. A kite flyer is shocked by the fierce face of his upside-down kite. An old Samurai and his son. Samurai slashing his Katana long sword at two lanterns. Mochi pounding machine two coolies try to lift heavy bails of rice one tumbles backwards. Sumo wrestlers at practice with three referees. Illustrated on 2 double and a single page 5 illustrations in all. . Gymnasts doing various postures foot wrestling could be preparing those who wish to become Sumo wrestlers. Musicians dancers men making strange and bizarre faces typical Hokusai parity. . Three Tanegashima Portuguese rifle bearing hunters wait in ambush one blows a whistle most likely to attract animals or birds. The next page shows various rifle pouches: gunpowder birdshot with the facing page showing another Tanegashima bearing soldier with a support aiming down-range above are various birds of prey. . Another page showing four soldiers using Tanigashima practice shows aiming loading and adding explosive powder. A double-barrel pistol. A large foreign-type cannon firing mounted crossbow. . A double-page showing a horse-mounted Samurai attacking two foot soldiers with his pistol and also carries a Tanigashima rifle both go flying after being hit arrows flying in all directions. The next double-page shows various perspective views of foreign double-barrel pistols each part carefully identified. . Double-page of a Sword Deity shows a multiple-faced icon with eight hands each holding a Wakizashi Katana long Samurai sword seated on a Fu dog. . Three double-pages illustrating about50 individual drawings of various people in caricature showing fishing Daikoku-san God of Wealth Shinto Priest making obeisance before a Taiko drum man carrying a woman on his back Taiko drummers various men women at activities painting screens Tanigashima practice a man pawing a semi nude woman booming a scroll painting drawing a horse and painting a scroll. . Double-vertical page showing five coolies resting under a Buddhist Shrine. Followed by another double-page with a similar Torii gate with several people taking rest three are sword-bearing Samurai. . ANIMALS: Chicken cat dogs Chinese Foo dogs duck giant fish bird caught in a man-made trap . LANDSCAPE/SCENERY: Views of rural village mountains bridge coolies in a rain storm boat riding fisherman out in the swamp fast running rapids with many beams of cut timber flowing down-stream after a flood; two coolies try to hook and pull out the lumber. Farmers & coolies with a woman resting in the forest. Fantastic rock and river scenery with deep crevasses and waterfalls. . NOTE: Not all copies come with the bordered title page. . CONDITION: In general bound in the publisher's original stiff stitched wrappers with red title slip. Not all editions have the printed title page with the red deer design border. . The book is entirely woodblock printed in gray Sumi pink and black colors. . Please carefully read the description of each separate copy not all are identical however contents remains the exact same. Please visit our website and review the posted photog aphs. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
87024401Nagoya 1875 Katano. Yellow stitched wrs. 29 double leaves =54 woodblock plates in Sumi grey black & pink colors 16 x 22.8 cm. covers a bit dusty contents excellent registry & impression firm and solid example above average copy. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE & DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT COMMONERS ! . This is the second volume of a 15 volume set. The MANGA is a reflection of caricatures of daily life of commoners in Japan during the 1812-1849 period. . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque technical architecture forerunners: . Illustrating gods demons spectacular reptiles dragons people at occupations ancient gods bare-breasted women at their toilet characters 32 masks household & cooking utensils ironware stone statuary masonry rocks pottery landscapes fish whales waves bugs birds seasonal flowers &c. . With a zany view on life Hokusai as adept at conveying his sense of humor. An altogether wonderful look at 19th century life in Japan. RARE . SUBJECTS IN THIS VOLUME: People: Various Gods Deities Buddhist Monks Wind god fortune tellers sages scholars dreamers tradesmen umbrella makers food makers: noodles Mochi cakes devils ghouls ghosts Kings & Emperors. . Wide variety of men and women engaged in daily and varied activities pastimes labor relaxation singing dancing kite making cooking reading playing Shamisen & Devil dancing. . Women in many poses and pastimes: semi-nude bare breasted carrying the baby playing the Shamisen weaving & cooking double-page. . Men playing music game of Go-moku checkers reading. relaxing drinking Sake relaxing double-page another double page of all varieties of men and women at all walks of life. Men walking in the ocean surf with wave pattern. . Noh drama and dance masks double-page. . Two old sages and scholars. . Natural history/botany: cherry blossoms pines plum and fruit blossoms trees double page of myriad flowers and plants all named. Wasps dragon fly caterpillar on flowers all kinds of rice stalk use in brooms ropes and baskets. . Birds: phoenix full page of all varieties of birds: crane heron cormorant chicken sparrows and many others. . Animals: Dragon lizard snake full page of wide variety of animals: raccoon dog rabbit squirrel goat horse fox civet Pekinese dog and others. Strange 5-eyed goat strange long nose bear-like creature. A good luck long life tortois . . Fish: double page of many varieties of fish lobster flounder eel snapper bonito next double page of whales grotesque and weird dragon like fish squid large whale and others. . Scenery/landscape: two-double pages of: all manor of stone garden decorations sculptures lanterns gates fences Fu-dogs Buddhist Icons doors stairways bridges walls small shrines & many others. Rock garden unusual rocks rural scenery farm houses rivers fire watch towers rain storms mountains forests ocean shore line wintry snow scenes sea-going sail boats large crashing ocean wave patterns . Technology: wooden water powered mill and irrigation machines. Wheeled items: lumber moving cart child's toy crippled person's 4 wheel cart 2 wheel hauling cart. . Double-page of all manor of ceramic eating vessels cooking stoves cups plates bottles; opposite page sows all manor of iron objects: anchor tea pot axe hoe basins shovel knife hammer chisel braziers &c. . CONDITION: General comments: Please read each individual copy condition details . . The book is bound in the original publisher's blind-stamped stitched yellow stiff wrappers with red title slip. There is some of the usual and typical but minimal dustiness to the covers minor wear to the edges corners. This edition did not come with the bordered title page. . Contents are very clean with excellent impression and registry indicating an early pull off the woodblocks. . There are no worm holes or other distractions bright and clean example far above the average copy. . Color photos are posted to our website. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY: p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
85002102Nagoya 1875 Toheki Ddo. Grey stitched wrs. very good19 double-folded leaves = 36p. woodcut plates 15.6 x 22.5 cm. right corners restoredbit dusty scuffed coversa few spots contents clean and solid excellent impression and registry. . . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE & DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT COMMONERS ! . SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: Activities of the common people in daily life. Illustrates various kinds of people fauna flora landscape the past grotesque technology architecture landscape animals birds costume folk customs daily life of the commoners occupations furniture and all other genres. Many of the drawings and designs found their way into Netsuke Ojime and other Japanese art work. . This is a miscellany of various subjects drawn in Hokusai's unique and humorous style demanding a chuckle from the reader. . CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME: This volume has substantial Samurai military and martial activities showing weapons and some battle scenes. . Begins with a double-page scenic view of Mt. Fuji and a Samurai fortified position ingenious folding bridge to pass over castle moats ladders insignias look-out posts fierce Samurai & military battles arms armor weapons swords horse-mounted Samurai in lightning & rain. . The royal princess two ladies playing stringed instruments: Koto Japanese Harp Shamisen a kind of 4 string instrument. Sumo wrestlers a double-page illustration of a Sumo wrestler engaged in several activities: bathing in a wooden tub carrying water in wooden buckets cooling off with a fan after the bath preparing a fish eating grinding sesame seeds preparing Sake rice wine & others. . Bailing rice and drumming the Taiko large wood drum with animal skin. . Ambush by a ruffian on an unsuspecting water bearing woman. On a sultry day she walks with her Kimono open revealing her breasts. A common form of rural rape. . Drawing of a Dutchman. Warriors in armor making smoke signals. . Drawings of rain rain clouds thunder lightning. A single Samurai making smoke signals by the sea marvelous wave patterns. Remote mountain temple/shrine. A Ronin master less Samurai warrior at rest leaning against a buffalo holding his Wakizashi long sword. A Samurai views a previous battleground with manly skulls. Two horse-riding Samurai brave a hail of arrows while running the gauntlet. A Buddhist procession in celebration of a successful battle giving thanks. . JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS ARTIST: KATSUSHIKA Hokusai 1760-1849 was lovingly called the "Mad Man on Drawing." . He was the best portrayer of Edo period 1604-1868 life culture art customs and impressions of Japan and Japanese life. He remains the most respected and skilled artist of his time. His sense of humor capturing the true nature of the commoners their life style furniture weapons farming activities architecture and pastimes. Few artist of period focused on these people and their plight in life. . Color photos are posted to our website. . CONDITION: . Please read the description for each copy copies differ. General description: The book is bound in the original publisher's blind-stamped stitched stiff wrappers with red title slip. The impression & registry are excellent colors vivid. . Not all copies came with the border-printed title page. . The covers are a bit dusty as usual with typical minor extremities and corner wear minimal impact with a few blemishes. . The contents is fresh worm-hole free clean and solid. . The title page is outlined with indigo-blue dragon borders not all copies have this feature. . The images are strong with excellent registry delicately colored in Sumi gray pink and black colors entirely woodblock printed on hand-made Washi paper. The paper as usual is a bit 'toned' as can be expected for a book nearly 150 years old. . By and large a much better than average example contents fresh. Good image and registry. . Please review color photos posted to our website. . NOTE: Not all copies come with the bordered title page. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
1316955PIE International. Collectible - Very Good. Condition: Very Good ; Softcover in dustjacket with wrap-around band. Condition is Very Good in a Very Good dustjacket. Book has clean covers and unmarked pages square spine and corners and a tight binding. Slight bump to spine bottom. The heavy paper dustjacket is clean and bright with a hint of wear at one corner and a tiny closed tear. Wrap-around band is intact with several tears. Clean tight copy. Photos upon request. PIE International paperback
92015305Nagoya 1878 Katano. Pink stitched wrs. 29 double leaves= 58p. color woodblock plates:black white pink & Sumi dusty covers & bit thumbedcontents cleansolidexcellent registry & impression 15.8 x 22.5 cm. very good solid example. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT SAMURAI MILITARY & COMMONERS . . . WITH A SPECIAL GROUP OF WESTERN WEAPONS: GUNS CANNON . . . TANIGASHIMA RIFLE PISTOL CROSS BOW &c . . . & SUMO WRESTLERS . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque ghosts technology architecture clothing customs activities scenery wildlife all aspects of daily life of common people. . A charming work with characters portraits Sumo wrestlers people going about daily activities games play time landscape scenery hunting with a rifle cannon & other arms pistol archery equipment shrines Gods &c. . SUBJECTS IN THIS VOLUME: . PEOPLE: The Emperor courtiers men & women of class commoners: men and women at daily activities: playing the Shamisen 3 string guitar singing acting. Woman farting on a sleeping man human antics a man surprised by a snake. Samurai coolies men women and a pilgrim out for a walk with a dog and child. Three men pant a giant's leg and foot. A heavenly Apsara floats a man servant attends his master. A Tengu bird-man carry a parcel suspended on a long-nosed man. Buddhist priest. A kite flyer is shocked by the fierce face of his upside-down kite. An old Samurai and his son. Samurai slashing his Katana long sword at two lanterns. Mochi pounding machine two coolies try to lift heavy bails of rice one tumbles backwards. Sumo wrestlers at practice with three referees. Illustrated on 2 double and a single page 5 illustrations in all. . Gymnasts doing various postures foot wrestling could be preparing those who wish to become Sumo wrestlers. Musicians dancers men making strange and bizarre faces typical Hokusai parity. . Three Tanegashima Portuguese rifle bearing hunters wait in ambush one blows a whistle most likely to attract animals or birds. The next page shows various rifle pouches: gunpowder birdshot with the facing page showing another Tanegashima bearing soldier with a support aiming down-range above are various birds of prey. . Another page showing four soldiers using Tanigashima practice shows aiming loading and adding explosive powder. A double-barrel pistol. A large foreign-type cannon firing mounted crossbow. . A double-page showing a horse-mounted Samurai attacking two foot soldiers with his pistol and also carries a Tanigashima rifle both go flying after being hit arrows flying in all directions. The next double-page shows various perspective views of foreign double-barrel pistols each part carefully identified. . Double-page of a Sword Deity shows a multiple-faced icon with eight hands each holding a Wakizashi Katana long Samurai sword seated on a Fu dog. . Three double-pages illustrating about50 individual drawings of various people in caricature showing fishing Daikoku-san God of Wealth Shinto Priest making obeisance before a Taiko drum man carrying a woman on his back Taiko drummers various men women at activities painting screens Tanigashima practice a man pawing a semi nude woman booming a scroll painting drawing a horse and painting a scroll. . Double-vertical page showing five coolies resting under a Buddhist Shrine. Followed by another double-page with a similar Torii gate with several people taking rest three are sword-bearing Samurai. . ANIMALS: Chicken cat dogs Chinese Foo dogs duck giant fish bird caught in a man-made trap . LANDSCAPE/SCENERY: Views of rural village mountains bridge coolies in a rain storm boat riding fisherman out in the swamp fast running rapids with many beams of cut timber flowing down-stream after a flood; two coolies try to hook and pull out the lumber. Farmers & coolies with a woman resting in the forest. Fantastic rock and river scenery with deep crevasses and waterfalls. . NOTE: Not all copies come with the bordered title page. . CONDITION: In general bound in the publisher's original stiff stitched wrappers with red title slip. Not all editions have the printed title page with the red deer design border. . The book is entirely woodblock printed in gray Sumi pink and black colors. . Please carefully read the description of each separate copy not all are identical however contents remains the exact same. Please visit our website and review the posted photog aphs. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
85002004Nagoya 1875 Tohekido. Orange stitched wrs. 29 color double-folded leaves=56p. woodblock plates 15.8 x 22.6 cm. black Sumi pink colors covers brilliantly clean contents very cleanedges a few tiny brown spotsno title pageas is. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE & DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT COMMONERS ! . . GENERAL SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque ghosts technology architecture clothing customs activities scenery wildlife all aspects of daily life of common people. . SUBJECTS OF THIS VOLUME: This excellent example shows a wide variety of Japanese Chinese and Buddhist heroes and famous individuals. The architecture of Shinto shrine Torii entrance gate temple architecture roof styles great brass bell tower & Buddhist bells & deities famous scholars & their books goblins ghosts ghouls monsters Oni devil Sumo wrestlers Mt. Fuji scenery Samurai with swords court figures great waves temple guardians legendary characters "Daiken" Buddhist priest & others. . A delightful work loaded with great drawings & art showing all aspects of life of the common people occupations pass times genre costume & customs. . JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS ARTIST: KATSUSHIKA Hokusai 1760-1849 was lovingly called "Mad Man on Drawing." He was the best portrayer of Edo period 1604-1868 life culture art customs and impressions of Japan and Japanese life. He remains the most respected and skilled artist of his time. His sense of humor capturing the true nature of the commoners their life style furniture weapons farming activities architecture and pastimes. Few artist of period focused on these people and their plight in life. . The book is color woodblock printed in black white pastel pink gray colors with 29 double-pages = 58 pages of illustrations. Printed by KATANO Toshiro Aiwa Owari provin e. . Color photos are posted to our website. . CONDITION: Please read the description for each copy copies differ. . General description: The book is bound in the original publisher's blind-stamped stitched stiff wrappers with red title slip. The impression & registry are excellent colors vivid. . Not all copies came with the border-printed title page. . THE 1875 EDITION: . MEIJI 8 YEAR 1875 EDITION: copy 4 This edition varies in cover color contents remain the same. . This example has exceptionally clean covers & contents. There are a bit of the usual buy very minor tiny bit of wear to the extremities edges & corners of the covers. . There are some very small and minor light brown spots on the leading page edges these do not encroach on the left margin or affect images whatsoever. . Far and above the average example with the most superb impression and registry clearly an early pull off the woodblocks. This edition does not have the green border title page. . Seldom found in such fresh condition. . ANOTHER MEIJI 8 YEAR EDITION: copy 5 Bound in orange covers with a dark oval area in the center on both front & back covers typical of book over 100 years old when the ochre iron-based color pigment oxidizes and the color changes after about 100 years. This is a normal change and not considered a flaw. This example has the title page. . BIBLIOGRAPHY: . MICHENER James A.: THE HOKUSAI SKETCH-BOOKS: SELECTIONS FROM THE MANGA. Toda Kenji: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO p.254-5. J. Hillier: ART OF HOKUSAI IN BOOK ILLUSTRATION pp.96-112. D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS.p.33 item #85. H. Kerlin: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS p.226-239 item #546 for most all editions & variants. J.S. Edgren: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY : p.285 #874 HICKMAN B. ed.: JAPANESE CRAFTS: MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS. Selected early papers from the Japan Society of London. Written 1892 and 1915: p.33 #83. . . unknown
