Kimura Kenkado (9 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Kangetsu, Shitomi (illust.); Kimura Kenkadô (ed.). Nihon Sankai Meisan Zue [Illustrations of the Noted Products of Mountain and Sea]. Five volumes [Osaka]: [Shioya Chobei], 1799. First edition. Octavo (9 7/8" x 7", 251mm x 177mm): Vol. I: 16 leaves, foll. 1- 3 (preface by Kimura Kokyo), foll. 1-30. With 13 woodblock prints illustrating sake production integral with the text. Vol. II: 24 leaves, pp. [2] (2pp. text) foll. 1-41. With 36 woodblock prints illustrating stonework and trapping integral with the text. Vol. III: 29 leaves, pp. foll. [1] 2-28 [2] (1pp. text, blank). With 28 woodblock prints illustrating fishing integral with the text. Vol. IV: 37 leaves, pp. [2] (2pp. text) foll. 1-36. With 34 woodblock prints illustrating seafood preparation integral with the text. Vol. V: 32 leaves, pp. [2] (2pp. text) foll. 1-29, [2] (2pp. text). With 30 woodblock prints illustrating Sino-Japanese relations and man-made products integral with the text. With 141 woodblock prints in toto. Ohiron (concertina) stabbed bound in original blue drab publisher's wrappers with a paper lettering piece to each front board. Woodblock printed on mulberry paper. With tabs numbered in Arabic numerals extending from the binding edge. Soiling and sporadic worming to the boards and loss to their extremities. Pastedowns lifting. Spotting, thumbsoiling, worming, and facsimile infill throughout. In volume II, worming to the text and prints of leaves 1-5 and worming to top edge throughout. Ink stain along the fore-edge of the text-block in volume II. Last leaf of volume III adhered to the rear pastedown. In volume IV, 33 paginated "32" and 34 paginated "33" Circular paper labels numbered in manuscript affixed to the front wrapper of each volume. Manuscript cataloging notes laid in at the rear of volume V. During the late Edo period, literacy in Japan increased significantly due to prolonged peace, a booming economy, and the spread of community-run terakoya (temple schools) accessible to both boys and girls across social classes. With a new crop of young readers, commercial publishing boomed to meet demand. Booksellers, very active in Japan's three major cities - Edo, Kyoto, and Osaka - responded to this demand by offering works written in the vernacular, in which Chinese characters were systematically accompanied by readings in phonetic syllabaries (furigana). In this way, scholarly books, previously reserved for the upper echelon, became accessible "to women and children," as Kimura Kenkado (1736-1802), the author of the present volume, writes with satisfaction in his preface. As broad introductions to facets of Japan's culture, the genre of domestic encyclopedias and illustrated guides took root with a new audience. Nihon Sankai Meisan Zue aimed to promote Japan's "renowned products," an initiative that bears the mark of the city where it originated. Osaka played a pivotal role in the Edo period's economy as many regional goods were transported and stored in the city before being redeployed within the country or abroad. Kenkado and Kangetsu additionally placed a great deal of importance on the quality of the products, undoubtedly due to the increase in independent merchants originating from rural areas and not subject to the regulations imposed by guilds. In this sense, the Meisan Zue is also, and even primarily, a guide for gourmands, aiming to inform consumers on how to distinguish authentic products from imitations and the seasons or regions in which these products are available. The severity of specialty items' parallel trade was such that, at the end of the 18th c., the Tokugawa were forced to issue decrees to regulate the food market and secure resources. The five volumes painstakingly catalog regional industries and domestic products from across the islands, including the famous sake brewing in Itami, abalone diving in Ise, apiculture in Kumano, and dried bonito production in Shikoku.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. The title of this amazing natural history book by the polymath scholar Kenkado Kimura (17361802) can be translated simply as "Miscellaneous Writings by Kenkado". It includes a vast range of materials, such as arts, tea ceremony, mandragora, mermaids, Southern cassowary, and strange fishes, with numerous illustrations. Text in Japanese. 5 volumes, complete set. 25.5x18.2cm. 33, 26, 25, 22, 22 leaves. B&W woodblock printing. Original Japanese Fukuro toji bindings with title slip. Slightly foxed on the wrappers, very minor stains on the contents, otherwise in near fine condition. Comes with the original envelope.

KIMURA Kenkadô. Nihon Sankai Meisan Zue. [Illustrations of the Noted Products of Mountain and Sea.] 5 volumes. Unpaginated, illustrated with woodblock prints throughout, one with contemporary (?) hand colouring. 4to, ca. 227 x 152 mm, stab bound in publisher's original wrappers, preserved in a new chitsu case. Osaka:NAniwa Shorin, Kansei 11 [1799]. Nihon Sankai Meisan Zue is a delightful illustrated book in the form of an illustrated guide to the notable products (meisan) of Japan's mountains and seas during the Edo period. The main title is simply Sankai Meisan Zue [Illustrated Guide to Specialties of Mountains and Seas], but the catalog title is Nihon Sankai Meisan Zue [Illustrated Guide to Specialties of Mountains and Seas in Japan]. The text is attributed to Kimura Kenkadô, who came from a sake-brewing family and used his expertise in this trade to provide a detailed account of sake production and the sake-brewing industry of the Edo period in Volume 1, while the illustrations were drawn by Shitomi Kangetsu. The covers are worn but sound, and there is some light soiling and worming to the pages. However still a desirable copy of a really charming book.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: jpn. Language: jpn. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - jpn, Vol:- Volume v. 2, Pages:- 53, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 2 53 53.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: jpn. Language: jpn. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - jpn, Vol:- Volume v. 1, Pages:- 53, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 1 53 53.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: jpn. Language: jpn. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - jpn, Vol:- Volume v. 5, Pages:- 74, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 5 74 74.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from [1859] edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 286.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: jpn. Language: jpn. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - jpn, Vol:- Volume v. 3, Pages:- 86, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 3 86 86.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: jpn. Language: jpn. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1806. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - jpn, Vol:- Volume v. 6, Pages:- 86, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume v. 6 86 86.