Stiff Wraps
Nd · Np
by Japanese Ehon (E-Hon) Picture Books
Np: Np, Nd. Stiff Wraps. Orig. contemporary decorated paper covers, string-tied with paper cover label. Very good. 18 leaves. 17.5 x 12 cm. All plates french-leaved in color. These picture books, very popular during the late Edo-Meiji era were a significant aspect of the Japanese publishing industry during the 19th century with a host of Japanese woodblock print artists contributing their efforts. This Ehon presents a series of samurai engagements with arrows flying and spears thrusting in a myriad of battle scenes.
(Inventory #: 22248)