Okamoto Kisen 岡本起泉 - Meiji period Japanese illustrated woodblock printed book – Okamoto Kisen - 1875
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Meiji period Japanese illustrated woodblock printed book by Okamoto Kisen, 68 pages, 17 × 11 cm, published by Kameya Shoten circa 1875, in fair condition.
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An original Japanese woodblock printed book from the Meiji period (late 19th century), featuring multiple woodblock-printed illustrations and text.
The work is attributed to Okamoto Kisen, a Japanese writer active from the late Edo to early Meiji period, and was published by Kameya, as indicated in the publisher’s marks and advertisements within the book.
The book is bound in traditional Japanese style and includes illustrated pages depicting people, daily life, and narrative scenes typical of the period.
Condition:
The book shows heavy signs of age and use, including foxing, stains, discoloration, insect damage, edge wear, creases, and a loosened binding. Some pages show losses and fading. Please carefully examine the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Dimensions:
Approx. 18 × 12 cm (see photographs with ruler).
A genuine Meiji-period illustrated woodblock book, suitable for collectors of Japanese books, prints, and historical ephemera.
An original Japanese woodblock printed book from the Meiji period (late 19th century), featuring multiple woodblock-printed illustrations and text.
The work is attributed to Okamoto Kisen, a Japanese writer active from the late Edo to early Meiji period, and was published by Kameya, as indicated in the publisher’s marks and advertisements within the book.
The book is bound in traditional Japanese style and includes illustrated pages depicting people, daily life, and narrative scenes typical of the period.
Condition:
The book shows heavy signs of age and use, including foxing, stains, discoloration, insect damage, edge wear, creases, and a loosened binding. Some pages show losses and fading. Please carefully examine the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Dimensions:
Approx. 18 × 12 cm (see photographs with ruler).
A genuine Meiji-period illustrated woodblock book, suitable for collectors of Japanese books, prints, and historical ephemera.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Japan
Book Title
Meiji period Japanese illustrated woodblock printed book – Okamoto Kisen
Author/ Illustrator
Okamoto Kisen 岡本起泉
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1875
Height
17 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
11 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Kameya Shoten
Number of pages
68
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