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[Tokyo 1957-8], Heibon. Mustard cloth, very good, 10 vol.set bound in 6 vols., very good, Japanese text, 644+616+624+1036 +402p., index, b.w. illustrations, complete set, as new copy 15 X 21 cm. An important biographical resource, covering Japan's ancient past, through the modern period, down to 1958, including a volume for foreigners, which is printed with a Romanized index, last volume is the index. Covering the whole spectrum of names & biographical information, including figures from art, literature, history, science, diplomatic service, clans and the Imperial line, religion &c. The standard, reliable reference resource needed for basic research on Japanese figures, Japanese text. S C A R C E * .

Japan c.[1703]. Original gray rubbed silk covers, a Japanese reprint of the 1663 Chinese map, neatly rebacked,127 x 137.5 cm., a few old mended worm holes, minor flaws, hand colored, folds down to 21.5 x 34 cm. R A R E FIRST & ONLY EDITION Translation of the Chinese Title: continued: "WITH THE WHOLE PICTURE OF THE PEOPLE'S HISTORY AND ALL ROADS." . Chinese pinyin title is: DA MING JIU BIAN WAN GUO, REN JI LU CHEN QUAN TU. . *** A marvelous and grand size example. The work basically shows the whole country and its surrounding areas. Minor tears, most repaired, some old stains & repaired worming, actually quite nice. Remarkable in its detail and features. It shows the Great Wall at the top, or Northern orientation, geographic features include: rivers, lakes, cities and villages, mountains are painted in green. With a list of foreign countries at the left margin, showing the distance in "Ri" or miles. Important administrative areas in red outline, islands named, the sea… Read More

[Mino 1834]. Buff blind-stamped dragon embossed covers, 2 volume set, 70 color woodblock printed maps, very good, 18 x 26 cm.,accordion folded, several old worm hole mends on back side, excellent registery & impression. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . *** **** *** . . A RARE TWO VOLUME SET . . . THE COMPLETE ATLAS OF ALL "KUNI" PROVINCES IN JAPAN . . .INCLUDING A WORLD MAP SHOWING CALIFORNIA AS AN ISLAND . * THE ATLAS: This excellent atlas contains 70 double-page color woodblock illustrations, covering the Kuni [provinces]] on Honshu, Shikoku & Kyushu islands. Hokkaido's south shore, Okinawa area vaguely shown.. The last illustration is a lovely early map of the world, showing California as an Island.. . Each Kuni is illustrated in multi-colors. With red boxes for district names, green for mountains, blue for ocean, blue or green for rivers & lakes with yellow for village names. For a complete list of all provinces, see Beans below. . The last map in volume 2 is of the world,… Read More

[Edo [1865], Kinrin Do. Blue stiff covers, accordion folded, very clean, bright example, without flaw, folds down to 12.2 x 18.3 cm., opens to a large 120.8 x 37.7 cm. published Keio 1st year = 1865. RARE FIRST & ONLY EDITION BRILLIANT EXAMPLE . *** **** *** . . HIROSHIGE'S STAR PUPIL AND SON-IN-LAW'S SUPERBLY . . . IMAGINATIVE BIRD'S EYE VIEW MAP OF JAPAN . . . WITH NAMES OF CITIES & VILLAGES CITED . . . A MARVELOUS COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTED MAP * UTAGAWA Hiroshige II, aka. Kisai Rissoh [1826-1869]: He was Ni-daime [2nd generation] Japanese designer of Ukiyo-e art. He inherited the name Hiroshige II following the death in 1858 of his master Hiroshige I, whose daughter he married. . In 1865 he moved from Edo to Yokohama after dissolving his marriage and began using the name Kisai Rissho alternate pronunciation Ryusho. His work so resembles that of his master that scholars have often been confused. . Ryusai used many Go [studio names], but after taking over from his master he favored… Read More

Edo 1849, Tsutaya. Blue stiff covers, very good, woodblock printed in color by hand, no worming, a few fold mends, four directional compasses, 143.5 x 72.5 cm. R A R E This work is nicely done, with heavy black outline for each province, which is colored in a different tone, longitude & latitude given, shipping lanes & distances noted. Color key to rivers, mountains, castles, provinces, capitals, lakes, ocean, with large inset distance chart, &c. * This work a is fairly accurate topography and is representative of the Edo period. A highly decorative map, suitable for framing and display. **** BIBLIOGRAPHY: BEANS, George H. A LIST OF JAPANESE MAPS OF THE TOKUGAWA ERA: "List" p.39, 1849.1. **** .

Nara 1857, Ezuya Shohachi. A folded map, woodblock printed & colored by hand, opens to 1 meter 39 x 37.5 cm., folds down to 19 x 8 cm., original brown covers, in brown cloth Chitsu folding case, bamboo pegs. S C A R C E This map was essentially used by pilgrims who walked from town to town on the roads performing their religious obligation. Showing great detail of the roads, villages, rivers, distance chart, key to shrines, temples, castles, inns, tea shops, sights &c. This map was actually designed with the pilgrim pedestrian in mind, who while walking, could refer to this and keep neatly tucked into his Obi sash or Kimono sleeve for quick reference. * This map is a narrow and very long accordion folded format which segments of the county with each fold. With directional compass, key to distances in Ri [Japanese miles], red for small towns, yellow for larger towns, and black for Kuni [now prefectures], shows ships in the waters, and shipping lanes, key to symbols. * A complete map of all… Read More

[Tokyo 1968, Jinbun]. Brown cloth, folio size 30 x 27.3 cm., Japanese text, original cardboard slipcase, as new copy, 2 large color foldout maps + 48 two-page color maps. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION R A R E ! *** *** *** . . EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR OLD MAPS OF JAPAN . . An excellent reference for Meiji period [1868-1912] maps of Japan, from Hokkaido, down to Okinawa. Showing all provinces in much detail, names of villages, rivers, mountains and all geographical features. All copies are true to the originals in size, color and details. With insets. . *** With large color folding maps covering each of the provinces: Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Niigata, Toyama, Gifu, Nagano, Shizuoka, Aichi, Ishikawa, Fukui, Shiga, Mie, Kyoto, Wakayama, Osaka, Hyogo, and Tottori Ken. . *** EDITORS: This work was edited by NIHONCHIZU SENSHA KANKOO IMKAI. . *** .

Tokyo 1896-7,Dai Nippon She.Stiff pictorial wrappers,15 x 22 cm., Japanese text, 82p., covers, corners & edges mended, 3 complete issues #1, 11 & 12 only, covers mended, brittle but solid. FIRST & ONLY EDITION & ISSUES, MEIJI 29 & 30.* RARE * . *** **** *** . . THREE EARLY ISSUES FROM VOLUME 1 . . . ISSUED IN MEIJI 29 & 30 [11896 &1897] . * This is a group of 3 original issues: . a. No.1 Meiji 29 [1896],, October 20. 82p., 10 b.w. illustrations. Articles: Future war; Ito & Matsukata government; Anti-Japanese problem; Book reviews, Opium, Mental disease foreign bankers &c. . b. No. 1 Meiji 30, [1897]. August 5, 55p., 2 b.w. illustrations Articles: World affairs; U.S. President; Japanese reporters; The Play: Macbeth, editorials, novels & essays. . c. No. 12. Meiji 30 [1898], September 5, 52p. 182 b.w. photos. Articles: Position of Baron Iwasaki Yanosuke [Mitsubishi]; two personals in Meiji period; Count Goto & Count Mutsu; the battleship Fuji in English navy… Read More

[Tokyo 1884, Koh Kyoo Shoin]. Stitched buff wrappers, very good, 10 volume set, Japanese text, total of 828 double fol- ded pages, 8 woodcut Buddhist illustrations, few old worm holes, not significant. Double page pagination: vol. I: 55p. II: 75p. III: 97p. IV: 108p. V:98p. VI:111. VII:81p. VIII:74 p. IX:41p. X:88p. This source covers various sects: Nichiren Shishoo, Rinsaishuu, Soobushuu, Shingonshuu, Jishuu, Joboshu Tendaishu, Yuutsuu Nenbutsu shuu et al. An excellent refere- nce for the various sects within Buddhism in Japan. .

London 1865, I.L.N. Single sheet with full page woodcut engraving of the Buddha, 28.5 x 40.5 cm., illustrated by the I.L.N.'s special correspondent: Charles Wirgman. S C A R C E This is an excellent full-page illustration of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, near Yokohama. * The caption reads: THEDAIBOODH, OR COOSSAL BRONZE IMAGE OF A BUDDHIST IDOL, IN THE TEMPLE OF KAMAKURA, JAPAN. There is substantial text adjacent to the image. * The second text with title: EXECUTION OF TWO OF THE MURDERS OF THE BRITISH OFFICERS IN JAPAN. Concerns the case of insurgents cutting down British officers. This led to the "SHIMONOSEKI AFFAIR' or the British bombarding of Shimonoseki in retaliation for the murders of their citizens. * .

London 1865, I.L.N. Single sheet with one large hand colored engraving of the Buddha, 28.5 x 40.5 cm., illustrated by the I.L.N.'s special correspondent: Charles Wirgman. S C A R C E This is an excellent full-page illustration of the Great Buddha at Kamakura, near Yokohama. * The caption reads: THEDAIBOODH, OR COOSSAL BRONZE IMAGE OF A BUDDHIST IDOL, IN THE TEMPLE OF KAMAKURA, JAPAN. There is substantial text adjacent to the image. * The second text with title: EXECUTION OF TWO OF THE MURDERS OF THE BRITISH OFFICERS IN JAPAN. Concerns the case of insurgents cutting down British officers. This led to the "SHIMONOSEKI AFFAIR' or the British bombarding of Shimonoseki in retaliation for the murders of their citizens. * .

New York 1962, Macmillan. Black cloth, very good, 254p., b w illustrations, index, notes, translated by H.M. Wright. Preceeding teh Mongol invasion, the last years of the South- ern Sung dynasty, which, after the Northern provinces had been lost to barbarian nomads from the steppes, ruled over South China only. It was a time of large-scale commerce with extremes of exotically luxurious living & direst poverty,had made Chia themost advanced country in the world. The palace is Hangchow, the Southern Sung capital, later known to Marco Polo as Quinsai, & described by him as the 'most noble city and the best that is in the world.' This resource is based on contemporary sources, a lively account of the city, its streets, canals, markets, buildings and of the people. The customs, clothes, food, social & civic life, ceremonial oc- casions, literture & arts. Superb early study. .

[Tokyo 1963, American Embassy]. 8 1/2 x 14 inches, mimeo. Total of 79 issues: June 29, 1963 through Sept. 4, 1963 (lacking July 17,18,26-29). Oct.6 through Nov. 29, 1963, Dec. 20-27, 1963. Translated into English. Rare documents. .

[Japan n.d. ca. 1800]. A suite of ten single color-painted Erotic sheets on mica-flect Washi paper,about 27 x 19.3 cm., very clean, edges on some a bit worn,the contents excellent, no issues, expertly painted. OBSCURE SET OF FINE EXAMPLES . *** **** *** . . . A SUITE OF 10 FINE EROTIC COLOR-PAINTINGS . . . AFTER IKE NO TAIGA [1723-1776] . . . WITH TITLE: DAITOH KEIGO: . . . BOUDOIR TALES FROM THE EAST [EAST MEANS KYOTO] . . . EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLES . . * This marvelous example is a delightful genre style painted erotic work. . It is attributed to Shibata Hoshu [Hohshuu], by the late professor Dr. Richard Lane, [see below] after the original album he attributes to Ike No Tai, also known by his studio name Taigado et al. The original contained twelve scenes, this example has ten of the twelve. . *** THE SOCIAL MILIEU & BACKGROUND OF THE KYOTO IMPERIAL COURT: THE ROLE OF SEXUAL INTRIGUE: . This work illustrates the sexual activities of a courtier and his wife at the Emperor's court. . During… Read More

[Nagoya n.d. ca. 1867]. Brown silk brocaide covers,accordion folded, silver pages with 34 paintings laid down, album size 22.5 x 21 cm., painting size 19.5 x 16.5, corners minor rubs contents bright & very clean. EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WORK ! . *** **** *** . . EROTIC FROLIC OF THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN . . . AT THE IMPERIAL KYOTO COURT . . . A SUITE OF 37 FINE EROTIC COLOR-PAINTINGS . . . PAINTINGS AFTER IKE NO TAIGA [1723-1776] . . . WITH TITLE: DAITOH KEIGO: . . . BOUDOIR TALES FROM THE EAST [EAST MEANS KYOTO] . * This marvelous example is a delightful genre style painted erotic work. . It is attributed to Shibata Hoshu [Hohshuu], by the late professor Dr. Richard Lane, [see below] after the original album he attributes to Ike No Tai, also known by his studio name Taigado et al. . * THE SOCIAL MILIEU & BACKGROUND OF THE KYOTO IMPERIAL COURT: THE ROLE OF SEXUAL INTRIGUE: . This work illustrates the sexual activities of the Emperor of Japan, his court, courtiers & concubines. Several references to… Read More

[Tokyo 1941 MEIJI TEN NO SEITOKU HOSAN KAI. Stiff silver wrappers, 26 x 37 cm., [65] profusely illustated fpages, 9 tipped in color photos, color fold-out plate,large number of b.w. photos Japanese text, cover restored.RARE FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . DOCUMENTING JAPAN'S GREAT PACIFIC SUCCESS AT . . . THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK & DESTRUCTION OF AMERICAN SHIPS . . . JAPAN'S PRIDE AND CELEBRATION OF TAKING CONTROL OVER . . . THE PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, MALAYA . . . CAPTURE AND SURRENDER OF THE BRITISH FORCES . . . DESTRUCTION OF THE PRINCE OF WALES & . . THE U.S. AIRCRAFT CARRIER "LEXINGTON" . * This is a very RARE relic of Japan's successful expansion into China, S.E. Asia: Philippines, Singapore, Malaya, Solomon’s, Marianas, South Pacific, Guam, Dutch Harbor in Alaska, Hawaii, Wake, Guam, Dutch Indies, Burma, Thailand, and all those areas where Japanese fought. . It boasts of the sinking of the American Air Craft carrier the "Lexington," showing several… Read More

[Italy ? c. 1670]. A single sheet, recent hand colored, very good, clean, bright paper, print size: 17 x 23 cm.,very tiny foxing spots to margins, else excellent, matted R A R E . *** A very good example of a Chinese woman of the higher class, elaborately clothed in a long flowing gown of floor length. With two embroidered hanging pieces to the front, with very large decorated shoulder length colar piece. Her coiffur has a tiara of flowers & greenery. Suitable for display & fram- ing in the library. A handsome work. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . * .

Tallahassee 1974, Diplomatic Press. Red boards, 533p., very clean & bright example, index, bibliography, appendices, 15 x 23.5 cm., a bit of usual end paper toning, else no issues. AUTHOR'S SIGNED, DATED PRESENTATION COPY RARE FIRST EDITION . *** . . CHINESE-RUSSIAN CONFLICT OVER THE CHINA EASTERN RAILWAY . . * With a folio of 14 black & white cartoons: THE MANCHURIAN CRISIS IN SOVIET EYES. . * This crisis over the China Eastern Railway built and paid for by French & Russians was agreed to be handed over to the Chinese just after the Russian revolution. That concept eventually changed and the Russians kept the railway. . The Chinese protested but it was determined the Russians were well within their treaty rights. . The Japanese also worried that the Russians or Chinese may take over their railroads in Manchuria, with the quick Russian action illustrated to the Chinese this matter was not up for discussion, the Chinese gave up. This assisted the Japanese in their efforts to keep… Read More

Paris [ca. 1923], La Renaissance du Livre. Yellow wrs., very good, 16 b.w. photos, 2 maps [1 folding], 370p., French text 12 x 19 cm. FIRST & ONLY EDITION S C A R C E An interesting primary resource. Covers Saigon & the Saigon- ese, the invasion of the Chinese or Cholon-Saigon's China- town. Covers life, traditions & customs of the Vietnamese, teh elephant, legends of the tiger, visit to Nha-trang, Tourane, the Emperor Khai Dinh, Haiphon, Halong bay, Hanoi. The political situation, education, finance, & commercial situation with the Annamites, students at the Ecole of Medicine, Annamite women, deveopment of Tonkin. Phnom-Penh and its pagodas & palaces, royal dances, music and Cambodian arts. The wonders of Angkor, Battambang, the province of Campong-Cham. A very useful primary resource. Scans can be sent by email. .

Paris [1932], Editions des Chroniques. Stiff pictorial wrs., very good, 24 x 30.5 cm., 89p., [17] p. French text, pp.97-9 English text, 60 fine photo plates with captions in English & French. R A R E FIRST & ONLY EDITION A stunning look at the minority ethnic types of Indochine & their fabulous costumes, architecture and stone monuments. Covered in the 60 superb plates are bas-reliefs of dancing Khmer girls some with actual live dancers dancing before these stone sculptures, ceremonial & highly stylized dances at Angkor Vat, the monkey king, [similar to the Ramayana], Royal stories, analogy between the past and the present dancers; Phnom-Penh Palace dancers, dance troops, mudra hand gestures shown with elaborate jewlery; Laos-the Royal Dances in Luang-Prabang, Vientiane, against fabulous and ancient stone temples, Annam: Hue Palace dancers and musicians, festivals; Tonkin: provincel dances and festivals of Laokay, Hadong, Bac Ninh, Tran Ninh, Bien Hoa, Bassac, Cochinchine & of the… Read More