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Edo 1864, Suhara-ya. Yellow stiff stitched wraps., 2 volumes bound in 1, 19 x 26 cm., woodblock printed on double-leaves, 10 double page plates, 5 color maps,433 double-folded leaves =866p., profusely illustrated, Japanese text. * * RARE * * . *** **** *** . . COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTED . . . ENCYCLOPEDIA & ATLAS . . . ILLUSTRATOR & CO-AUTHOR MATSUKAWA HANZAN . * A magnificient and copious resource on Japan. Compiled as an encyclopedia of Japan and everything Japanese. This reference work covers Japan as it was in the mid-18th century. First published in 1750. . *** THE ILLUSTRATOR, CO-AUTHOR & CO-COMPILER: MATSUKAWA HANZAN [1818-1882]: . The work was co-compiled, authored & illustrated by the celebrated and most distinguished Ukiyo-e & E-hon [woodblock printed] book illustrator, painter and artist. He flourished 1850-82. . Hanzan was a painter, working in Osaka. son of Osaka Koka poet Kirotei Rikimaru. He studied painting under Suga Shoho. See see below for more information on him. . *** CONTENTS: Being an encyclopedia, this covers everything to the known Japanese world. Nothing is left our, it was the most exhaustive resource ever produced in Japan, providing truthful information, illustrations and factual data on everlything ! . The book begins with the Zodiac & the twelve animals and the auspicious days noted, with excellent pictures of the associated animals. arichetecture, drama, maps, city maps, maps of famous sights, views of Mt. Fuji, all things Japanese include, comprehensive reference to everything in Japan! Nothing was left out ! It was one of the most popular illustrated books of the period. . * MAPS: A pair of color hemispheric maps of the world, with names of nations, distances and meridians noted. . * MT. FUJI: Japan with provinces, cities listed in different colors. A marvelous double-page view of Mt. Fuji with all of the stations shown. . * FAMOUS PLACES IN JAPAN: The book continues with views of famous places in the provinces. . * FABLES: Stories and fables about Buddhism, loyalty, Confucianism, sincerity, responsibility, duty, and the attributes of a good citizen, Samurai & warrior. . * MILITARY HISTORY, SAMURAI, BUSHIDO, ROYAL CAPITAL, SHRINES & MAPS: . Military history, famous warriors and Samurai, of courage, swordsmanship & related. Guide to Kyoto the ancient capital, the Emperor's palace and compound, Royal Court, castle and list of his retainers showing their Mon or family crests. The Hundred Famous Shrines of Japan, full list, the celebrated Tokaido Road, map of the stations and the sights along the way. Maps of Kyoto, the Heian castle town the old capital and of Osaka. Honcho Sanju Busen: The tale of the 36 Bushi [Samurai] with illustrations and brief biography of each. . Also discusses & illustrates: Samurai arms, armor, swords & sword furniture, Noh masks, fortune telling by looking at hands and faces [body divination], a typical Japanese bookstore & book seller, Chinese deities & heroes, Gods, Buddhist religious demons, and historical figures. . * COINS, CHINESE GODS, FALCONS, COMMODORE PERRY, SAMURAI: Illustrations of ancient coins & dates. The 36 Chinese Gods with illustrations of each and notes. Falconry, with a lovely two page article on Falcons illustrated. Arrival of Perry to Uraga in 852, on two illustrated pages. Great list of the Hatamoto, showing their costume, Mon & flags. Official court dress & costume, Hakama jewelry, helmets, armor, flags banners, swords, drums, Naginada [long spears], bow & arrow, Tanigashima [rifle], military horse-related gear, and other decorations, head gear &c. Classic tales. The Zen arts: flower arrangement, tea ceremony and its utensils, bonsai, how to display fish & fowl. How to fold and display Japanese clothing: Hakama, Kimono, scrolls & fans. . * PASTIMES, NEW YEARS, GAMES, SOROBAN, PLAYS : New Year s preparations & the making of decorations. How to play "Go" the Japanese checker game. Theatrical plays: Noh dance and drama with 4 pages of masks. How to use.
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