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1985DYTWW10245Nikkei Inc. 1985. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books£º1 Nikkei Inc. paperback
19862092902141600526Geisha-do 1986. Soft Cover. Fine. Size: 24x16.3x1 cm Number of books: 1 book Geisha-do paperback
18062110502150908524Izumi-shi-ban 1806. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Izumi-shi-ban paperback
20111-4861523109Seigensha 2011. Paperback. New. 900 pages. Japanese language. 6.30x4.53x2.99 inches. Seigensha paperback
2018548680London: Thames and Hudson 2018. Three-volume set enclosed within a complementary card case all in very good condition. Small bump to rear case corner and light tannng to book spines. Three set volumes are in 'unread condition'. Colours vivid. CN. Paperback. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Hokusai. Used. Thames and Hudson Paperback
2011__4861523109Seigensha 2011. Paperback. New. 900 pages. Japanese language. 6.30x4.53x2.99 inches. Seigensha paperback
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
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
62469986Eiyusha Incorporated pp. 696 . Papeback. New. Eiyusha, Incorporated unknown
18681410441Nagoya: Eirukuya Toushirou Meiji Era 1868-1912. Saddle-stitched. Octavo unpaginated. In Fair condition. Fukurotoji style binding in cream wrap. Binding cord broken to two places. Significant creasing and wear to covers. Prominent brown and water staining to both covers. Missing title paper. Worming to bottom corner of covers and pages. Large closed tear to back endpaper. Water staining and toning throughout. Shelved Room E. 1410441. Special Collections. Eirukuya Toushirou unknown
0500294615.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
88007302Nagoya 1875 Kitano. Green stitched covers very good 29 double folded sheets 56 full page illus. in black Sumi and pink & gray shadesgood registry/impression15.8 x 22.6 cm. bit of nibbling on rear cover & margin corners cleansolid. . . . THIS ISSUE IS DEVOTED TO JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS: . . . ARCHERY HORSES/EQUESTRIAN FITTINGS WEAPONS KENDO . . . NAGINADA SAMURAI SWORDS PRACTICE TANIGASHIMA RIFLE . . . JUJITSU & OTHERS . THE RAREST VOLUME IN THE SET OF 15. A MONOGRAPH ON JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS. . SUBJECTS OF THIS VOLUME OF THE MANGA: This issue is focused on Zen and Samurai arts sword practice use of the Naginada swords & other hand weapons the Tanigashima rifle imported by the Portuguese to Japan 1549 archery war horses with all of the various and associated fittings with these martial arts. . With excellent illustrations of all facets of the above including Samurai fighting skills swordsmanship Kendo sword practice Naginada the long pole horsemanship & grooming saddles hunting skills Gods of the Samurai with a host of other fascinating genre illustrations by the "Mad Man On Drawing." This volume is one of the most desirable & RAREST of the 15 volume set. Highly collectable excellent reference work. . 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 note we may have more than one copy in stock. Please review images posted to our website note: cover.jpg is the 1816 edition; spine.jpg is the 1875 edition. . NAGOYA 1816 FIRST EDITION: The book is bound in the original green stitched covers well worn scuffed and lower right page corners thumbed title slip worn per the photo above cited. . The contents are firm and solid with excellent impression & registry pages are very clean with out worming or significent blemish. An above average example of the RARE FIRST EDITION NAGOYA 1875 EDITION: The work is solidly bound in the original green stiff blind-stamped and stitched wrappers. . The front and rear covers are quite nice a few small scuffs on the edges and corners the back cover and several page corners are a bit 'nibbled' in the margins graphics are not affected The paper is 'toned' as usual for an item nearly 150 years old. . The woodblock illustrations are clear with excellent registry. All pages are clean a feint bit of very minor leading edge stain barely visible on a few page margins again images are not affected. By and large a very good plus example better than the average. Please review photos 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
2010SONG0500294615Thames & Hudson 2020-10-27. Illustrated. hardcover. Used: Good. 4.30x2.80x6.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Thames & Hudson hardcover
91077303Nagoya 1875 Katano. White stiff wrs.29 double pages = 56 woodblock platescovers worn dusty stained soiled brushed title slipcolors:blackpink Sumigood registry/impression contents clean a solid copy. . . . . 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 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. . Many of these drawings were used as the basis for Netsuke Inro and Ojimi carvers. This is a miscellany of various subjects drawn in his own unique style evoking a chuckle from the reader. . SUBJECT OF THIS ISSUE: This issue contains a Great Demon chasing off a kind of "Oni" devil. various mythological Gods: Tengu Kaze-no-Kami thunder god Heavenly Dragon Samurai warriors equestrian soldier arms armor swords & other weapons. . Four pages two double-pages of various kinds of birds: hawk ducks crane chicken sparrows cormorants owl crow &c. . Sixteen pages 8 double-page drawings of myriad plants: flowers water chestnuts palm root vegetables bamboo rose taro fern fruit trees pines wintry snowy-covered trees Momiji Japanese maple cactus &c. Also various kinds of landscapes: mountains water architecture: bridges walls gates villages pagodas shrines residences fences &c. . Japanese vessels: common junk tubs sampans sailing boats cargo boats wooden-bucket for the impoverished fishermen. . Swimmers: a double-page showing many swimmers some chase & catch fish using cloth bags with air to stay afloat a horse riding man 'swim' swimmers using a pole to pull them selves down to the depths diving for coral & seaweed a man in a large glass diving bell & others. . Old scholars & deities: various views of named Gods a scroll artist some with long pipes fans fishing and a host of others. Followed by a double-page of Chinese Gods or famous deities. . Drawing of thunder & lightning over a small village two Buddhist Monks engulfed in fire . Double-page of various animals: goat mouse cat snake horse rabbit buffalo monkey tiger pig tiger chickens &c. . A delightful work loaded with great drawings & art showing all aspects of life of the common people occupations pass times genre costume customs and so many wonderful others. . 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. . 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. . Color photos are posted to our website. . The book is bound in the publisher's blind-stamped stitched wrappers. There is some of the usual but minor corner & edge wear. There are 3 tiny pin holes in the lower margin of the last 3 pages not effect on images otherwise the work is exceptionally clean outside and inside solidly & firmly bound. . Images and impression far above average by and large a better than average copy. Please review photos posted to our website. . 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
84356904Nagoya 1875 Katano. Black stitched wrs.very goodcolored woodcuts 16 x 23 cm.covers a bit scuffed/chipped contents clean a bit of thumbing else a solid example 16 x 23 cm. excellent impression & registry firmly bound 38 plates. . . . . 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. . 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. . 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
92015302Nagoya 1875 Katano. Pink stitched wrs. 29 double leaves= 58 p. woodblock plates colors: Suimi black pink & white upper left corner & lower edge bit nibbled contents clean very good impression & registry solid covers a bit dusty. . . . . 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
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
84356905Nagoya 1875 Katano. Black stitched wrappers very good. pastel-colored woodcuts 16 x 23 cm.covers & corner margins a bit nibbledcontents cleanexcellent impression & registry else good example blind stamped covers. . . . . 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. . 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. . 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
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
91077302Nagoya 1875Katano. White stiff wrs. very good 29 double =56 page woodblock illustrationsbit dusty coverspinkgrey Sumi & blackcontents cleanvery good registry & impression firm & solidly bound 15.6 x 22.5 cm.a complete nice copy. . . . . 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 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. . Many of these drawings were used as the basis for Netsuke Inro and Ojimi carvers. This is a miscellany of various subjects drawn in his own unique style evoking a chuckle from the reader. . SUBJECT OF THIS ISSUE: This issue contains a Great Demon chasing off a kind of "Oni" devil. various mythological Gods: Tengu Kaze-no-Kami thunder god Heavenly Dragon Samurai warriors equestrian soldier arms armor swords & other weapons. . Four pages two double-pages of various kinds of birds: hawk ducks crane chicken sparrows cormorants owl crow &c. . Sixteen pages 8 double-page drawings of myriad plants: flowers water chestnuts palm root vegetables bamboo rose taro fern fruit trees pines wintry snowy-covered trees Momiji Japanese maple cactus &c. Also various kinds of landscapes: mountains water architecture: bridges walls gates villages pagodas shrines residences fences &c. . Japanese vessels: common junk tubs sampans sailing boats cargo boats wooden-bucket for the impoverished fishermen. . Swimmers: a double-page showing many swimmers some chase & catch fish using cloth bags with air to stay afloat a horse riding man 'swim' swimmers using a pole to pull them selves down to the depths diving for coral & seaweed a man in a large glass diving bell & others. . Old scholars & deities: various views of named Gods a scroll artist some with long pipes fans fishing and a host of others. Followed by a double-page of Chinese Gods or famous deities. . Drawing of thunder & lightning over a small village two Buddhist Monks engulfed in fire . Double-page of various animals: goat mouse cat snake horse rabbit buffalo monkey tiger pig tiger chickens &c. . A delightful work loaded with great drawings & art showing all aspects of life of the common people occupations pass times genre costume customs and so many wonderful others. . 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. . 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. . Color photos are posted to our website. . The book is bound in the publisher's blind-stamped stitched wrappers. There is some of the usual but minor corner & edge wear. There are 3 tiny pin holes in the lower margin of the last 3 pages not effect on images otherwise the work is exceptionally clean outside and inside solidly & firmly bound. . Images and impression far above average by and large a better than average copy. Please review photos posted to our website. . 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
84187404Nagoya 1875 Kitano. Ochre stitched wrs.very goodcolored 19 double folded pages = 38 pages of woodcut illustrations 16 x 23 cm. covers edges & corners a bit scuffed contents cleanexcellent impression & registry firm & solid example. . . . . 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 sceenery 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: Rice culture: the process of rice production harvesting bailing & 'reaping' wooden machines cooking making Mochi . Sumo wrestlers various "Kata" ways of holding throwing practice exercise & traditional attire. . Dancers the various "steps" and movements. . Gold Mountain gold mine shaft workers mining ore hauling washing sifting &c. . Botany: winter trees various & myriad plant leaves. . Deities their way of life activities horses & horse grooming. . Bazaar people: double page illustrations of people with "Rokuroku-kubi" extremely long necks arms & legs. "Tengu" half bird-man six arm/legged people half wolf-people a man with a hole in his stomach midget one-armed legged person emaciated person & others. . An example of Hokusai's study of western perspective in art his graphic illustration of foreign buildings. . Various kinds of birds animals cats chicken and all kinds of people: itinerant bonze Buddhist priest a cooper barrel maker men & women. . Martial arts: Tanigashima Portuguese rifle shooter archer sword-bearing samurai & soldier with a Naginada pole sword. . Sketching examples from various things architecture bridges fan scrolls & books baskets landscape fences table trees silk tied cords &c. &c. . Double-page of two Kaze-no-Kami Wind God making Kaminari thunder: Wind God with five drums and the second Wind God with a large sack of air exploding. . Various mythological Gods: Tengu bird-man wielding a sword two flying women ghosts a strange animal god Sea Dragon mermaid various strange animals: mink seal lizard frog three-horned half turtle dog & sea horse. . Double-page of various patterns including one similar to the blind-stamped covers of this same book. Typically used in textile weaving paper-making and designs found throughout Japan on packaging in Temples Shrines furniture boxes and many others. . Two double-pages of various birds each named including hawk crow chicken ducks sparrows owl crane & many others. . Double-page of various vegetables fruits and edible roots each named. . Last double-page of various "Oni" devils such as one two three eyed examples some with horns strange hands and feet. With a large Deity all created from Hokusai's fertile and creative mind. . Many of these drawings were used as the basis for Netsuke Inro and Ojimi carvers. This is a miscellany of various subjects drawn in his own style demanding a chuckle from the reader. . CONDITION: The book is bound in the publisher's blind-stamped stitched wrappers with red title slip. . There is some of the usual but minor corner & edge wear. There are 3 tiny pin holes in the lower margin of the last 3 pages not effect on images otherwise the work is exceptionally clean outside and inside solidly & firmly bound. . Images and impression far above average by and large a better than average copy. Please review photos posted to our website. . Not all copies came with the border-printed 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
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
87024502Nagoya 1875 Kitano. Blue stitched wrs. 29 double-folded leaves=58 pages58 plates some double-pagewoodblock colors: Sumi grey black and pink 15.8 x 22.8 cm. exceptionally clean covers & contents excellent registry and impression. . . . . HOKUSAI'S FAMOUS MANGA: . . . CARICATURES OF EDO PERIOD GENRE & DAILY LIFE . . . A DELIGHTFUL LOOK AT COMMONERS ! . . This wonderfully illustrated volume is full of demons long-necked ghosts dragons wild serpents large figures Gods active people at work dancing people enjoying themselves playing games. All aspects of Edo period life 1604-1868 humorous faces deities women bizarre people . One woman has a pen tied to her nose another balances objects by his nose a person shocked by lightening entertainers with chopstick in his nose-to-mouth arrangement making bizarre faces people with extraordinary long limbs nude bathers the giant octopus & more fun. Hokusai's sense of humor is great! . SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque technical architecture forerunners: . Illustrations of landscapes people animals such as flying fox camel mice ox boar cat etc. . SUBJECTS OF THE MANGA: People fauna flora landscape the past grotesque technical architecture forerunners. . 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. . 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
85002005Nagoya 1875 Tohekido. Orange stitched wrs. 29 colored double-folded leaves=56p. woodblock plates 15.8 x 22.6 cm. black Sumi pink colors covers usual darkened oxidation contents clean excellent registry & impression title page. . . . . 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
