KYŌSAI (1831-1889). Ehon taka kagami. (Sold)
Artist:
Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889)
Title:
Ehon taka kagami (Illustrated Book Mirror of Falconry). Two parts, 5 volumes, complete.
Date:
1900-1910 ca.
Publisher:
Tokyo, Matsuyamado-shoten, Fujii Rihachi
Size:
22,5x16 cm.
Medium:
Woodblock printing.
Literature:
Brown, Louise Norton . Block Printing and Book Illustration in Japan. London: George Routledge & Sons Ltd., 1924, no. 106.
Remarks:
Originally printed in 1863 and 1879 this edition is a reprint from the original woodblocks. 102 pages in b/w illustrated with various kinds of hawks and hunting scenes. Printed on paper with mica.
Conditions:
Very good impression. Some oxidations on covers otherwise very good condition.
Item no:
M 267
Status:
Sold