Ukiyo-e Book / Kusazoshi / Toyokuni / Japanese / c.1860

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Ukiyo-e Book / Kusazoshi / Toyokuni / Japanese / c.1860

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Sold Date: 11/25/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

This pair of Japanese kusazoshi, or ukiyo-e book, dates from sometime around 1850-1880, and each contains 9 diptychs by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) as well as 3 single-page prints, and covers that side-by-side form another diptych. This kind of book was the popular fiction of the day, and could be considered a precourser to the modern-day manga. We are unfortunately unable to read the title, but this pair are parts I and II of volume 15 of a multi-volume saga.

Each book has 12 page-leafs, including covers, and every page but the back covers has an ukiyo-e print illustrating the text of the story, of the kind shown in the sample pics. Also included is their original slipcover, as shown in the last sample pic.

Considering their age, these books are in remarkably good condition. The pages have little softening, even at the corners, and all remain bright and clear. T is also virtually no yellowing, and no worm damage whatsoever. The silk-thread bindings remain intact and strong, although a couple of the longer vertical lengths between the holes have stretched a little and become a little loose. T are no tears or missing pages, and all the pages remain firmly bound.

Each measures W4 9/16" (117mm) X H7" (178mm) X D1/8" (3mm).

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