Gofuku Komon Mihon cho

1870. KIMONO DESIGNS. Gofuku Komon Mihon cho. 836 mounted designs. Folio, 315 x 120 mm., contemporary wrappers, in a new chitsu case. N.p.: [ca. 1870-1890]. A stunning collection of original designs for kimonos with a manuscript title-page. Contrary to the usual collections of kimono designs which tend to dazzle with their opulent use of colour, these designs are all in black and white. A most unusual collection.