Description: Published by Macrae Smith Company/ T. Hasegawa, Philadelphia/ Tokyo, No date, ca., 1920s. T. Hasegawa, Publisher & Art Printer, 17 Kami Negishi, Tokyo, is stated on first pages of first three volumes and without “Art Printer” on last two. Includes 5 volumes: "The Boy Who Drew Cats," "The Goblin Spider," "The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling," "Chin-Chin Kobakama*," and "The Fountain of Youth". Fine condition. Text in English with some Japanese. Exquisite set, complete with original case and vellum sleeves. Vivid Japanese block prints on crepe hand made paper. 7.5'' x 5.25''. Bound with white silk ties in fukurotoji style text. Wrapped in cloth covered chitsu case. Hand-printed on gold/ white speckled paper label tipped onto top board (not facsimile). VG case is faded on three sides. Spine lettering is in white hand-printed lettering. Case has a pictorial lining inside with “made in Japan”. Ivory clasp fasteners on outside side panel. Some wear to bottom corner but no cracks or tears. Books are completely Fine.
Price: 1750 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
End Time: 2024-10-30T21:11:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcovers w/ Case
Subject: Illustrated Japanese Stories
Language: English
