緑亭川柳/一雄寿国光 - 五月晴曽我裏道 全 - 1855

“Satsukibare Soga Uramichi – Complete” (Ansei 2 / 1855)
Written by Ryokutei Senryū – Illustrated by Kazumasa Ichiyō

A highly desirable kusazōshi (early Japanese illustrated storybook) from the late Edo period, published in Ansei 2 (1855). Written by the noted author Ryokutei Senryū and illustrated by Kazumasa Ichiyō, this work is an excellent example of mid-19th-century popular literature combining dynamic storytelling with vivid woodblock-printed artwork.

This volume is complete, featuring a striking cover illustration in rich Edo-period colors.
Its compact format—approx. 17.8 × 11.8 cm—is typical of kusazōshi, making it highly collectible.

Condition

Overall in good condition for its age, with the following characteristics:

Expected age-related stains, foxing, soiling, and rubbing

Stains and handwritten ink marks on the back cover

Binding remains stable, and the interior prints retain good color and impression

Despite these time-worn aspects, the book survives far better than many kusazōshi from the same era.

Furthermore, this title rarely appears even in the Japanese market, making it a particularly attractive opportunity for collectors of Edo-period illustrated books.

A genuine and highly scarce kusazōshi that captures the atmosphere of popular literature during the late Edo period.

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