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    Published by Tokyo: Tengu shorin, Usagiya shorin, Meiji 20, 1887

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    • First Edition

    Seller: Kagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB), Tokyo, JapanKagerou Bunko (ABAJ, ILAB)

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    Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. An early detective novel, 'Man and Wife', written by Wilkie Collins (1824-1889). According to the English preface, the translation was made from the 20th edition by Tsutomu INOUE, a crucial figure in Meiji-era translations. Only the first part of the novel was translated; nevertheless, the present book is complete and is the first translation. The illustrations were made by Kishida GINKO (1833-1905), more famous as a war journalist in Taiwan. Text in English and Japanese. 1 volume complete. 18,8x12,2cm. 21 leaves+259pp. 4 copper plates, excl.frontispiece. Occasional foxing. Original hard cardboard cover. Soiled. Yellow cloth spine. Near fine condition.…