Ouchi Dosai (2 results)

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 228. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1861 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Volume 1-3 Language: Japanese Pages: 228 Volume 1-3.…

[Edo 1861, Bunenkaku]. Stitched blue wrs., covers rubbed, worn, 3 vol. set, complete, 33+31+34 double folded leaves, 6 6 maps,40p. woodcut illustrations by Tazaki Soun & Hashimoto printed by hand on hand-made Washi paper. FIRST ONLY EDITION The majority of the illustrations were executed by trhe celebrated and famous Hashimoto Gyokuransai [Sadahide]. His unique technique of showing 'bird's eye views' is legendary. The has been the leading exponent of superb book illustrations and prints. He captures the essence and flavor of the Ainu with great charm. * A famous and important work on the Ainu of Hokkaido and their unique culture. Illustrating their way of life, dwellings, bear hunt, the neighboring flora and fauna, detailed maps of Ezo, or modern Hokkaido. * Navigational sea route maps from N. Japan to Ezo, and through the Kurile Islands. * It the early 19th century, the Japanese traded with the Ainu, in exchange for rice they bought tobacco. Included is a graphic historical illustrated essay of the Ainu repulsion of Russian sailors. * This work is charmingly illustrated and shows the native skills of the, who mastered their snowy and harsh environment. The work is RARE and seldom found on the market. * CONDITION: While the covers are rubbed its clear, this book was a fascinating early primary resource. Manihy of the double folded leaves are split on the leading edge, or are starting to split, there is no damage to the text or its illustrations. Being printed on thin hand-made Washi mulberry paper, this is a common problem. The contents remain clean and solid. The illustrations are finely printed. There is no worming. * REFERENCE: Bartlett & Shohara have cited and illustrated this on p.186, fig.55. * Mitchell p.295 * Edgren no.556 *.…