鳥類圖譜 handpainted art album of birds (kacho-ga) 21 full-page illustrations, superb brushworkhandpainted art album of birds (kacho ga) 27x39 cm (open) 22 full page illustrations, superb brushwork Ink pigment on paper

"The Old Man of Spring"/ another name: 真入翁/ dated Meiji 36/1903

as well as the maps

most probably the owner

Shimomura Tamahiro [Gyokuko (1878-1926)] is now forgotten but he was a pioneer in Japanese modern design

reaching anywhere in Europe and US in 3-6 days

continuing with prints illustrating the motivations and activities of the Righteous Samurai leading to their attack on Kira's residence and his murder

offering insight into traditional Japanese design practice and natural-history representation

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Woodblock print illustrated books - Published by Mombushō (Ministry of Education) (13) - Togai Kawakami

across its top

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A nice 4-volumes set of kakejiku scrolls