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[Kyoto 1786, Yoshino]. Blue stitched wrs., very good, covers bit dusty, edges, spine bit worn,contents clean & solid, six volume set, woodblock printed, profusely illustrated,a clean example, brushed title slips, complete. * SECOND EDITION * . *** **** *** . . SUPERB EDO PERIOD GENRE GUIDE TO THE FAMOUS KYOTO SIGHTS . . . TEMPLES, SHRINES, BUDDHIST TEMPLES, GARDENS, MOUNTAINS, . . . FESTIVALS, CULTURE, FASHION AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE . *** THIS IS PART 1: Is a collection of famous views in and around Kyoto, the ancient capital. A lovely period guide to the Buddhist temples and shrines, the Emperor's outings in and around the city, his Royal processions, great funeral processions to Kitano Tenman temple, Buddhist ceremonies and musical rituals. A documentary on 18th century contemporary Kyoto life, the common people, Samurai, the Imperial family, New Year's celebrations, great merchant houses & activities. . Profusely illustrated. . *** PART 2: Not Included in Part 1, Sold separately. . Part 2 was a supplemental set of 5 volumes with title: SHUI MIYAKO MEISHO ZUE, issued in Tenmei 7th year [1787], as a 4 volume set bound in 5 supplemental volumes. . This was issued later and can be found in our inventory as book # 240255. This is a continuation of the first part, also written by Akisato, and illustrated by Takehara. Please view a copy posted to our website. . This set is also very fascinating, and contains illustrations of three Hollanders visiting a Kyoto temple. &c. It continues to discuss, describe and illustrated places in Kyoto and environs not discussed in part 1. . *** THE AUTHOR: AKISATO Ritoh: [active 1776-1830]: He was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany a profusely illustrated guide book. graphics. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. . *** THE ILLUSTRATOR: TAKEHARA Shunchosai Nobushige [active 1772-1801]: He was a well-known and prolific book illustrator and Ukiyo-e artist of the period. . The illustrations: Part 1: complete in 6 volumes [numbered1-6], 72 full-page & 180 double-page illustrations. The book size is 18.5 x 26 cm . This is a superbly illustrated guide to the famous sights throughout Kyoto, its beautiful architectural monuments, famous places, residents, palaces and a large number of other famous and historic places, expertly drawn in much detail, with several 'bird's eye views' and panoramas. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** BIBLIOGRAPHY: . H. Kerlen. CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS, p.453, item #1065. * BROWN, Louise N.: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN, p.76 * D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS,p.53, item #139. * TODA, Kenji.: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, p.334. * L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.136. * DOUGLAS, Robert K.: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE PRINTED BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRARY OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. [1898], p.3. * KSM: [Chishi]: 7-581-4 *** NOT IN: Mitchell. * see: U.C. BERKELEY: cross-currents article . *.

[Kyoto 1791, Ogawa]. Green stitched wrs., 6 vol. set, very clean & solid, double folded leaves:38+44+59+53+57+51+34=566 pages, woodblock plates:22+30+36+27+28+28+12=183, complete,6 volumes bound in 7, 18.5 x 25.6 cm. RARE FIRST EDITION . *** *** *** . . . A COMPLETE EDO PERIOD GUIDE TO YAMATO PROVINCE & . . . NARA, THE ANCIENT CAPITAL . . . ITS GENRE, CULTURE, BUDDHIST TRADITIONS, TEMPLES, GARDENS, . . . ARCHITECTURE, ART & RICH TRADITIONS BASED ON THE . . , AUTHOR'S TRAVELS & OBSERVATIONS . * A fascinating primary resource & guide to the most important city of Nara. A superb insight to the people, customs, life shrines, architecture, costume and Edo period [1603-1868] genre. . The work is delightful, containing many of the "bird's eye view" panoramas unique to Japanese art of the time. Showing broad and grand views of cities, shrines, holy places, famous scenery and shanks mare roads. . *** THE ILLUSTRATORS/ARTISTS: . TAKEHARA Shunchosai Nobushige [active 1772-1801] profusely illustrated this work, assisted by fellow artist TAKAHASHI Heisuke. . The work is lavishly woodblock illustrated, with 172 double-page and two full page illustrations, 372 leaves in all. . *** THE AUTHOR: AKISATO Ritoh [active 1776-1830] was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar "Meisho" [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany the graphics. He was a Haiku poe and garden architect. His works were comprehensive and artistically illustrated. . These books had huge popularity during the Edo period, giving Japanese insights to famous places too far away to visit. They remain some of the most important guides to Japan's most famous and scenic places. . *** CONDITION: The work is complete in six volumes, bound seven parts, uniformly bound in the original & firmly stitched green stiff wrappers. with title slips. . As usual for a book nearly 230 years old, the covers are a bit dusty, with usual and minor soil, typical minor wear to the edges & corners. There are some old, minor worm holes in the covers, some penetrating the texts and title slips. . The contents is very clean hand-printed on bright hand-made Washi [mulberry fiber] paper. As usual there is some minor old worming, by and large not greatly detracting, mostly limited to the edges in some volumes. Else a nicely printed example with strong impression and registry. For a book 227 years old, this one is remarkably in very nice condition. . There are two former ownership cinnabar Hanko [seals/chops] on the first page of each volume. This adds to the provenance. . By and large a better than average example. Please review the images we post to our website for additional details. . *** REFERENCES: . KERLEN, H.: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS & MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, p.784, #1856. * TODA, Kenji.: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, p.334. * CHIBBETT, D.G. et al.: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND PRINTS IN THE LIBRARY OF THE SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL & AFRICAN STUDIES, p.96, #261. * DOUGLAS, Robert K.: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE PRINTED BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRARY OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. [1898], p.354 & 3. * KOKUSHO SO-MOKUROKU: vol.7, page 808 * KOKUSHO KIDAI: Vol.2, page 1963 * L. Roberts: DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS, p.155 for biographical details on the artist Shunchosai. * NOT IN: Mitchell . *.

[Osaka 1801, Morimoto]. Pale green stitched stiff wrs., very good, covers bit dusty, scuffed, contents clean, solid, 18.3 x 26 cm., woodblock printed,26+20+20+20+20+51 double leaves, 101 double illustrations, 6 vols., complete. FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . A SUPERB EDO PERIOD GUIDEBOOK TO KAWACHI IN OSAKA . * THE AUTHOR: AKISATO Rito [c.1776-1830]: Akisato wrote the text and was assisted by the celebrated and highly skilled artist Niwa Tokei [1760-1822]. Other well-known artists also contributed stunning illustrations to this major work, complete in six volumes. . *** THE SUBJECT: This work covers the gay activities of the Kawachi area, known for zany and unusual festivals and dances. It is profusely illustrated and also a superbly illustrated Edo period travel guide to the sights and scenery of Osaka and environs. Covers costumes, way of life, famous places and the unique Osaka perspective. . *** CONTENTS: Focus on the grand gardens, people, unusual festivals & fetes, shrines, temples, inns, palaces, people and daily activities of the inhabitants, costume, customs, etc. With excellent illustrations and text about Seirin-ji temple in Furuichi district. . *** THE ILLUSTRATOR: NIWA Morikuni [Tokei] [1760-1822]: A noted Osaka printmaker, known for his illustrations of scenes from all over Japan. He used Go [studio names]: Tokei, Maya, Kyo, Shiken, Ko-in, Hakusho and Kanshiro. He was a profuse Ehon [woodblock printed & illustrated book] illustrator. See Brown & Roberts. . *** CONDITION: The covers are bound in original stitched green stiff wrappers, with yellow title slips. The covers are somewhat dusty, the usual minor few old bug holes, edge, else firmly bound and solid. The title slips have some minor chipping, rubbing, soil as usual by and large intact for the most part. . The contents are exceptionally clean, no stain or old worming, woodblock printed on bright white Washi paper. Excellent impression and registry. Overall a better than average copy of a 201 year-old RARE book. . *** COLLATION: Volumes: 1: Artists name, seals, preface table of contents et al. 2-5: Each volume contains double sheets: 50; 32; 47;41; 6: 51 double sheets, list of artists. See Mitchell. . *** REFERENCE: * C. Mitchell: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA, MARUYAMA, SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN: A BIBLIOGRAPHY. p.348. * BROWN, Louise N.: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN, p.101 * H. Kerlen: CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS AND MAPS IN PUBLIC COLLECTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, p.343, #805 * British Museum Catalogue, 1898, p.2 * Duret 568, 2 vols. * Stockholm 33 * ROBERTS, Laurance P.: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS: PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.180. * EDGREN, J.S.: CATALOGUE OF THE NORDENSKIOLD COLLECTION OF JAPANESE BOOKS IN THE ROYAL LIBRARY, #533, 534 * . *** *** *** . . A STUNNING EDO PERIOD GUIDE TO ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS . . ROADS IN JAPAN . *** THE AUTHOR: AKIZATO Ritoh [Shunfuku] [active 1776-1830] was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany the graphics. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. See our website for others by him. . *** THE ARTIST: This profusely "Sumizuri" illustrated work was done by NISHIMURA Chuwa [1758-1835], a well-known artist of the time and genre. . *** ILLUSTRATIONS: The work is lavishly woodblock illustrated, with 172 double-page and two full page illustrations, 372 leaves in all. . MULTI-PAGE IMAGES: Several double-page illustrations in the "bird's-eye-view" panoramic style are found throughout this work. It was a unique Japanese artistic style of the period. . *** ABOUT KISO: Kiso: a mountainous region comprising the S. W. of Shimano and the East of Mino. In 702 A.D. a road was built there, called the Kiso-Kaidoh or Nakasendoh. The ancient fief of Kiso, extended as far as the modern city of Matsumoto [Shinano] now called Nagano prefecture. . It was gi.

Kyoto 1797, Yanagiwara. Stitched buff wrs., 6 vols. bound in 2,[456p.], 170 full +5 single page woodcut plates, 18 x 25.5 cm., very good example, covers a bit dusty, solidly bound, title slips. RARE FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . A PRIMARY DESCRIPTION OF JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS ROAD . . . THE 53 STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO [EASTERN HIGHWAY] . . . FROM KYOTO TO EDO . . * A fascinating primary resource travelogue, profusely illustrated by several well-known artists of the time. . This work covers the complete Tokaido road, from Kyoto to Edo, fifty-three stations in all. Each described and illustrated. . Profusely illustrated, showing each of the stations, their Ryokan [inns], Chaya [tea houses], rivers, mountains, famous sights, bird's-eye-views and panoramas, shrines, temples, Matsuri [festivals], celebrations, ferrying across wide rivers, Samurai, Ronin, retainers, nobility, Buddhist priests & monks, the sea shore, Beto [horse grooms], horses, palanquins, sailing vessels, coolies, porters, farmers, travelers of all categories and types. With a fascinating section on Mt. Fuji in all its views and aspects. . With grand panoramic views of landscapes, Buddhist temples, Shintô shrines and Edo period genre scenes of everyday life. . These images were inspirational for Hokusai and Hiroshige, who later created prints with similar landscapes. The influence found in Hiroshige's TOKAIDO GOJU SAN TSUGI [FIFTY-THREE STATIONS OF THE TOKAIDO] series has a direct relationship to this work. . An excellent primary resource for culture, customs, costume and life style of the Edo period genre. For a complete list of subjects & places see Mitchell pp.528-529. . *** THE AUTHOR: AKIZATO [AKISATO] Ritoh [Shunfuku] [active 1776-1830] was a prolific writer of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during his tenure. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. Visit our website to see others by him. . *** THE ARTISTS: This title was profusely Sumizuri illustrated by 26 famous and eminent artists of the time. Depending on the bibliographer, each cites a painter of his choice. The main artist was KITAO Masayoshi [1764-1824]. . Toda cites TAKEHARA Shunsensai [Nobushige] [active 1798-1818], Brown cites Oku Bummei [pupil of Okyo and Bumpo]. Maruyama Okyo, Kitao Keisai, Soken Shunsi, Ishida, Yutei, Soyen, Nagatoshi and Keisai Masayoshi [1764-1824] and others. . The above bibliographies cite lists of these eminent artists. Each illustration was signed in block with the artist's personal Hanko [seal or chop]. See Mitchell p.529, and Toda p.334 for a complete list of artists. . This work contains a wide variety of representative painters of different schools of the time, an excellent comparative of the various forms of Japanese painting of the Edo period. . Woodblocks were engraved by Higuchi. . *** RARITY: This set is "RARE" per Brown's statement on page 105. . *** THE BINDING & PAGINATION: The set is bound in two blind-stamped swastika pattern, buff stiff wrappers, in 2 volumes. Each contains three parts [Maki], for a total of 6 parts in all, woodblock printed on double-folded leaves: . Maki: Leaves: double-page illustrations: single page illustrations: 1. 4,2,71. 26 2. 82 36 3. 80 26 4. 70 21 1 5. 67 31 3 6. 80 30 1 -------------------------------------------- total 456 170 5 . *** CONDITION: Binding: The work is bound in original wrappers. There is the usual soil, rubbing, a few old worm holes, small bits missing or wormed title slips, edge wear and staining commensurate with a book 221 years old. Otherwise the bindings are firm and solid performing its duty to protected the contents. . The contents: Woodblock printed on Washi [hand-made] paper, remains remarkable clean, free from stain or soiling, bright white with very good impression and registry. Volume 1 has some very minor and occasional small old worming holes limited by and large to the margins. Volume 2 has a couple of similar but minor old worming holes.

Kyoto 1797 Kyotoshorin. Blue stitched wrappers well worn, scuffed,soiled, 6 vol. set, complete, woodblock plates, 18 x 26 cm., contents mostly clean, vol. 4 thumbed, soiled, else contents very clean. RARE FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . THE PRINCIPAL SIGHTS ON THE ROAD TO ISE . . . THE VERY RARE FIRST EDITION, 1797 . * THE ARTIST/ILLUSTRATOR: SHITOMI Kangetsu [1747-1797]: Was a well-known Osaka artist who studied under Tsukioka Masanobu Settei. He used several Go [studio names]: Teiyosai, Shion, Genji, Genjiro, Iyosai, Kangetsu, Seigado, most commonly known as Genji Tokuki. Illustrator of the First Edition. See Brown . He was a painter and book illustrator, a great admirer of Sesshu. Studied ancient Chinese & Japanese painting techniques. Well know as a poet and calligrapher, later the proprietor of Osaka Chigusaya bookshop in the mid 1770's. He achieved the rank of Hokkyo, specializing in figures & landscapes, working in an eclectic manner. Per Roberts. . He also illustrated the late 18th century title: NIPPON SANKAI MEISAN ZUE. . *** FIRST EDITION: This is the very RARE FIRST EDITION, a later edition was published in 1801. . *** CONTENTS: 8 volumes bound in 5: "Volumes 1-5 describe with historical reference the famous places on the way from Kyoto to the shrine of Ise and also the shrine and its vicinity. The supplement describes the places surrounding Lake Biwa." The illustrations may be divided into three classes: historical, topographical landscape and popular life. . Covering: "Daijingu of the province of Ise, is the shrine for the Imperial Ancestors. The shrine is divided into two parts: Koh-Daijingu enshrining the goddess Tensho-daijin and Toyoke-no-Daijingu enshrining the god Toyoke-daijin. Visiting this shrine is called ISE SANGU, ISE MAIRI or OKAGE MAIRI, this was a very popular with the people during the Tokugawa era." Toda, p.333 . COLLATION: . sheets illustrations: Vol.1: 46 33 Vol.2: 39 30 Vol.3: 43 26 Vol.4: 49 28 Vol.5-1: 38 32 Vol.5-2: 31 numbered 39-80, 10 illustrations Supplement 1: 35 sheets, 15 illustrations Supplement 2: 35 sheets, numbered 36-80, 19 illustrations . *** CONDITION: Covers: This set is bound in the original green stitched wrappers. The covers are well-worn, some discoloration, fading, rubbing and edge wear. Volume 5 has some cover tissue paper missing, torn; rear cover stained & with some old soiling. Nevertheless all volumes are firmly stitched, solid and stable. . Title slips: each volume has a title slip: volumes 1, 2, 3 & 6 are originals; 4 & 5 are period hand-drawn replacements. All are worn, scuffed; volume 1 with chips to the upper portion. . Contents: remarkably, each volume nicely printed with excellent impression and registry, for the most part printed on bright white Washi paper. Volume 4 has a period manuscript replacement as the first page of contents. A few pages have one color hand-tinting, thumbed, some pages period re-backed, darkening to right edges, else solid. By and large the balance contents are clean, with occasional usual, minor thumbing, others not. . *** REFERENCE: . BROWN, Louise N.: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN, p.68, p.288, 1897 edition illustrated by Shitomi Kangetsu. * BRITISH MUSEUM 1898: later 1808 edition p.2, 288, 5 volume set [8 parts] . BRITISH MUSEUM 1904: later 1801 edition, 16114.d.20. 5 volume set [8 parts] * MITCHELL, C.H. et al.: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE NANGA, MARUYAMA, SHIJO AND OTHER RELATED SCHOOLS OF JAPAN: A Bibliography, p.309, a later edition 1801 in 5 vols. in 8 parts, illustrated by Niwa Tokei. * TODA, Kenji.: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, p.333 *. ROBERTS, Laurance P.: A DICTIONARY OF JAPANESE ARTISTS: PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, PRINTS, LACQUER, p.68. * NOT IN: Edgren, Kerlen or Chibbett . *.

[Osaka 1787, Kawachiya]. Blue stiff wrs.,4 vol. set bound in 5, 56+48+49+59+72 double folded leaves, 568p. in all, 25+34+ 32+33+43 woodcuts, hand printed on Washi paper, a bit of old minor worming vol .3 & 5, else solid, complete.FIRST EDITION . *** **** *** . . . SHUI MIYAKO MEISHO ZUE: PART 2, The Supplement . . . COMPLETE SET OF 4 VOLUMES BOUND IN 5 . . . SUPERB EDO PERIOD GENRE GUIDE TO THE FAMOUS KYOTO SIGHTS . . . TEMPLES, SHRINES, BUDDHIST TEMPLES, GARDENS, MOUNTAINS, . . . FESTIVALS, CULTURE, FASHION AND CUSTOMS OF THE PEOPLE . * THIS IS PART 2 ONLY: This item is the complete supplement to MIYAKO MEISHO ZHU, issued in Osaka, 1787, commonly known as Part 2, 4 volumes bound in 5 [also sometimes called vols. 7-11]. . Profusely illustrated with 21 full-page & 147 double-pages, including illustrations showing Hollanders in Kyoto. . See volume 2 [2nd part], [double-leaves 7] and our illus05.jpg for a photo of the three Hollanders posted to our website. . They are at rest most likely at a Japanese Ryokan [inn], along the Tokaido [Eastern seaboard] Highway. They are being entertained, and eating a meal. . It appears there are at least two or three Samurai 'minders' accompanying them along the journey, which was highly 'supervised' by Shogunate military Samurai. . It is interesting to note that the Dutch arrived in Japan in 1600, soon after established a trading post on the small attached but separate island of Deshima in the Nagasaki harbor. Annually the Shogun called a small representative group of them to Edo for observation and entertainment. Surely this group was either on the way or returning on one of these annual events sanctioned by the Shogun. Otherwise the Dutch were isolated from the Japanese mainland and forbidden entry to Japan upon death by the Shogun. . *** An excellent guide to Kyoto and environs NOT discussed or illustrated in Part 1. . See our listing for Part 1 on our website, which is NOT included here with part 2. Sold separately as our book # 220253. . PART 1 is a 4 volume set bound in 5 volumes as: Volumes: 1, 2 [in 2 parts], 3, 4. All profusely illustrated with 21 full-page & 147 double-pages, all woodblock printed on Washi [handmade] mulberry paper. . *** THE AUTHOR: Akizato [active 1776-1830] was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany the graphics. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. He wrote PART 1 as well. . *** THE ILLUSTRATOR: This work was illustrated by TAKEHARA Shunchosai Nobushige [active 1772-1801], he illustrated PART 1 as well. The illustrations in Part 2: 21 full-page & 147 double-pages . It is a superb guide to the famous sights and architectural monuments. It covers famous places in Kyoto the ancient capital, shrines, residents, palaces, Buddhist temples and other famous and historic places are drawn from a distant or close-up and in much detail. . *** Color photos are posted to our website. . *** REFERENCES: . H. Kerlen. CATALOGUE OF PRE-MEIJI JAPANESE BOOKS, p.454-456, #1066, this exact supplemental edition, dated Tenmei 7 [1787] the First & Only Edition. He also cites 4 other examples of this same edition on pp.455. . He also cites Part 1 edition on p.453 as #1065 as well, MIYAKO MEISHO ZUE. . *** THE FIRST EDITION IS CITED IN THE BELOW BOOKS: They dont list this Supplemental Edition: * BROWN, Louise N.: BLOCK PRINTING AND BOOK ILLUSTRATION IN JAPAN, p.76, she lists both titles separately, 1780, 1781 respectively, with no mention in Japanese of 'Shui,' but states "supplement" for the 2nd entry. * D. Chibbett: A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF THE PRE-1868 JAPANESE BOOKS,.p.53, item #139. * TODA, Kenji.: DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE AND CHINESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS IN THE RYERSON LIBRARY OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, p.334. * L. Dawes: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, p.136. * DOUGLAS, Robert K.: CATALOGUE OF JAPANESE PRINTED BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRAR.

Osaka 1814, Kawachi-ya. Blue stitched stiff wrs., very good, 6 vols. bound in 7, profusely woodblock illustrated, dusty covers, no worming, bright & clean example,stiff white Washi paper Chitsu, 18 x 25.5 cm. * * RARE FIRST EDITION * * . *** *** *** . . A STUNNING EDO PERIOD GUIDE TO ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS . . ROADS IN JAPAN . *** THE AUTHOR: AKIZATO Ritoh [Shunfuku] [active 1776-1830] was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany the graphics. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. See our website for others by him. . *** THE ARTIST: This profusely "Sumizuri" illustrated work was done by NISHIMURA Chuwa [1758-1835], a well-known artist of the time and genre. . *** ILLUSTRATIONS: The work is lavishly woodblock illustrated, with 172 double-page and two full page illustrations, 372 leaves in all. . MULTI-PAGE IMAGES: Several double-page illustrations in the "bird's-eye-view" panoramic style are found throughout this work. It was a unique Japanese artistic style of the period. . *** ABOUT KISO: Kiso: a mountainous region comprising the S. W. of Shimano and the East of Mino. In 702 A.D. a road was built there, called the Kiso-Kaidoh or Nakasendoh. The ancient fief of Kiso, extended as far as the modern city of Matsumoto [Shinano] now called Nagano prefecture. . It was given to a branch of the Minamoto clan, among whom Yoshinaka became famous. In the Ashikaga era, the region belonged to the Kiso family, who resided first at Suhara, then at Fukushima. Hideyoshi gave it to Ishikawa Sdakiyo. . A historic road and main inland route connecting Kyoto to Edo [modern Tokyo]. It passed through the provinces: Yamashiro, Omi, Mino, Shimano, Kozuke and Musashi, as it followed the great Kiso river for a long distance, thus being called the Kiso-kaidoh, it counted some 69 Eki [stations]. . In Edo, all roads began [and ended] at Nihon Bashi, the famous arched bridge in the center of town. This work also shows that famous location with its charming and famous bridge. . This lovely travelogue shows the majestic and wondrous sights along the highway, from its beginning in the deep mountains and lush forests. It shows the marvelous Buddhist shrines, Shinto temples, nestled villages, tea-shops, resting places, quaint inns, rivers, rapids, rural scenes, and of course, the people who worked and traveled this road. . There were regal personages and royalty who traveled in their lacquered & screened carriages, religious pilgrims visiting the adjacent shrines, laborers, Samurai, entertainers, cloistered women, processions of festivals and portable shrines [Mikoshi], fierce horse-mounted armored Samurai, a Buddhist priest riding a horse facing backwards, mixed out door bathing and so many more. The work also lingers on important places & shows one the interior of celebrated shrines & temples, noble palaces, giving us valuable insights to the actual life styles of the times. Famous & holy places shown, great waterfalls, river crossing ferries, the lovely Gifu cormorants ply the Nagara River at night catching fish, magnificent holy rocks, deep gorges and canyons, epic poems cited. . A most charming, keen insight to the life & times of Edo period Japan, its unique genres, culture, art and ways of life. . *** BINDING VARIATIONS: This title was bound in several variants, depending on the publisher and their binding assistants. Regardless of the number of bound volumes, the work is a 6 volume set, ours is bound in 7 volumes. . *** CONDITION: Not all copies are in the ame condition, please read individual copy conditions or ask questions about the specific copy you are interested in. . The covers: the set is bound in the original publisher's blue stiff covers, stitched binding. There is a bit of the usual cover and edge wear and dustiness. There is the usual small old worm holes on both front and rear covers to all volumes. Each has the original title.

Osaka 1814, Kawachi-ya. Blue stitched stiff wrs., very clean & solid, 6 vols.bound in 7, profusely woodblock illustrated, a bit of usual occasional minor worming, else solid & clean, covers a bit rubbed,18 x 25.5 cm. * * RARE FIRST EDITION * * . *** *** *** . . A STUNNING EDO PERIOD GUIDE TO ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS . . ROADS IN JAPAN . *** THE AUTHOR: AKIZATO Ritoh [Shunfuku] [active 1776-1830] was a prolific author of the period and wrote several important other similar Meisho [guides to famous places] titles during this period. His texts accompany the graphics. He was a Haiku poet and garden architect. See our website for others by him. . *** THE ARTIST: This profusely "Sumizuri" illustrated work was done by NISHIMURA Chuwa [1758-1835], a well-known artist of the time and genre. . *** ILLUSTRATIONS: The work is lavishly woodblock illustrated, with 172 double-page and two full page illustrations, 372 leaves in all. . MULTI-PAGE IMAGES: Several double-page illustrations in the "bird's-eye-view" panoramic style are found throughout this work. It was a unique Japanese artistic style of the period. . *** ABOUT KISO: Kiso: a mountainous region comprising the S. W. of Shimano and the East of Mino. In 702 A.D. a road was built there, called the Kiso-Kaidoh or Nakasendoh. The ancient fief of Kiso, extended as far as the modern city of Matsumoto [Shinano] now called Nagano prefecture. . It was given to a branch of the Minamoto clan, among whom Yoshinaka became famous. In the Ashikaga era, the region belonged to the Kiso family, who resided first at Suhara, then at Fukushima. Hideyoshi gave it to Ishikawa Sdakiyo. . A historic road and main inland route connecting Kyoto to Edo [modern Tokyo]. It passed through the provinces: Yamashiro, Omi, Mino, Shimano, Kozuke and Musashi, as it followed the great Kiso river for a long distance, thus being called the Kiso-kaidoh, it counted some 69 Eki [stations]. . In Edo, all roads began [and ended] at Nihon Bashi, the famous arched bridge in the center of town. This work also shows that famous location with its charming and famous bridge. . This lovely travelogue shows the majestic and wondrous sights along the highway, from its beginning in the deep mountains and lush forests. It shows the marvelous Buddhist shrines, Shinto temples, nestled villages, tea-shops, resting places, quaint inns, rivers, rapids, rural scenes, and of course, the people who worked and traveled this road. . There were regal personages and royalty who traveled in their lacquered & screened carriages, religious pilgrims visiting the adjacent shrines, laborers, Samurai, entertainers, cloistered women, processions of festivals and portable shrines [Mikoshi], fierce horse-mounted armored Samurai, a Buddhist priest riding a horse facing backwards, mixed out door bathing and so many more. The work also lingers on important places & shows one the interior of celebrated shrines & temples, noble palaces, giving us valuable insights to the actual life styles of the times. Famous & holy places shown, great waterfalls, river crossing ferries, the lovely Gifu cormorants ply the Nagara River at night catching fish, magnificent holy rocks, deep gorges and canyons, epic poems cited. . A most charming, keen insight to the life & times of Edo period Japan, its unique genres, culture, art and ways of life. . *** BINDING VARIATIONS: This title was bound in several variants, depending on the publisher and their binding assistants. Regardless of the number of bound volumes, the work is a 6 volume set, ours is bound in 7 volumes. . *** CONDITION: Not all copies are in the ame condition, please read individual copy conditions or ask questions about the specific copy you are interested in. . The covers: the set is bound in the original publisher's blue stiff covers, stitched binding. There is a bit of the usual cover and edge wear and dustiness. There is the usual small old worm holes on both front and rear covers to all volumes. Each has the origin.