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SKETCHES FROM JAPAN: TRAVELLING IN THE KAGO. Shows Samurai Wife With Sword
91032501London 1872 I.L.N. Single sheet hand colored engraving very good image: 29.4 x 19.5 cm. sheet: 39.8 x 28 cm. framable. Shows two coolies carring a woman bearing a sword. Excellent condition no issues. FIRST & ONLY RARE EDITION . . . . DRAWN BY THE FRENCH ARTIST & WRITER . . . A RARE EXAMPLE OF A SAMURAI'S WIFE DATED 1872 . . .An unusual example of a Samurai Wife being carried in a Kago" by two coolies in the city. . The work is signed in plate by Regame in the lower right corner. He was the author of: "JAPAN IN ART AND INDUSTRY: With A Glance At Japanese Manners And Customs." Please check our website for a copy of this fascinating books He was also a reporter for the Illustrated London News stationed in Japan. . A very clean example no issues. . Color photos are posted to our website. . . unknown
