Battle of the Monkey and the Crab, Japanese Fairy Tale Series, No. 3 (Second Edition - Plain Paper)

Hasegawa, T. (Publisher), Thompson, David (translator)

Published by Kobunsha - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (No. 2 Minami Sayegicho), 1886

About this Item

Meiji 19 (1886), Tokyo (No. 2 Minami Sayegicho), Kobunsha, title on cover is translated into English, medium size for a Hasegawa/Kobunsha book, small 12mo (4 7/8 x 7 1/8 in - 12.4 x 18.2 cm), plain paper (not crepe) in folded sheets, spine not covered, silk ties, 18 pp (including covers). The front cover is nicely illustrated in color. The back cover has a lightly colored illustration of clouds. Sensei Eitaku was the artist who created the illustrations. Translated from Japanese to English by David Thompson. At the bottom of the front cover is printed "Published by the Kobunsha, 2, Minami Saegicho, Tokyo." The colophon indicates a printing date (Second Edition) of September 29, Meiji 19 (1886) and a publication date of November 2 of the same year. ~ Condition. The book is in Very Good condition. No cut or torn pages. No foxing, staining or toning. ~~ More information, to include digital pics, available on request.

Seller Inventory # 1886070307a

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Battle of the Monkey and the Crab, Japanese Fairy Tale Series, No. 3 (Second Edition - Plain Paper)
• Publisher: Kobunsha - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (No. 2 Minami Sayegicho)
• Publication Date: 1886
• Illustrator: Eitaku Sensei
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Hasegawa, Takejiro, Publications