Mae St John Bramhall - Japanese Jingles - 1893
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Japanese Jingles by Mae St John Bramhall is a second edition reprint from 1893, published by T. Hasegawa in Tokyo, bound in traditional Japanese stab binding on authentic chirimen crepe paper, 32 English pages with 25 poems and woodblock illustrations, in fair condition.
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Title: Rare Japanese Crêpe Paper Book from 1893: "Japanese Jingles" by Mae St. John Bramhall - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (second edition)
Description: A beautiful opportunity for collectors of Japanese chirimen-bon (crêpe paper books) and Asian art. Here offered is the rare second edition from 1893 of "Japanese Jingles" by Mae St. John Bramhall, beautifully published by the legendary Takejiro Hasegawa in Tokyo, Japan. Hasegawa's publications are worldwide renowned for their refined production method, using heavily textured crêpe paper that gives the illustrations a unique, fabric-like depth.
Key features:
Author: Mae St. John Bramhall
Publisher: T. Hasegawa, Tokyo, Japan
Year of publication: 1893 (second edition)
Material: Authentic Japanese crêpe paper (chirimen)
Binding: Traditional Japanese stab binding with original satin cords
Contents: 25 charming poems capturing the Japanese life of the late 19th century, beautifully paired with vivid woodcut illustrations (block prints) by Japanese artists.
Condition report: The book is in good antique condition given its age and the delicate material. The woodcuts inside are still bright and colorful. The original satin binding is intact. As shown in the photos, there is some light wear, fraying, and small tears along the fragile upper edge of the cover, which is typical for these crêpe paper editions.
No pages are missing. Carefully review the detailed photos to assess the condition for yourself. A highly collectible and beautiful piece from the Meiji period.
Title: Rare Japanese Crêpe Paper Book from 1893: "Japanese Jingles" by Mae St. John Bramhall - T. Hasegawa, Tokyo (second edition)
Description: A beautiful opportunity for collectors of Japanese chirimen-bon (crêpe paper books) and Asian art. Here offered is the rare second edition from 1893 of "Japanese Jingles" by Mae St. John Bramhall, beautifully published by the legendary Takejiro Hasegawa in Tokyo, Japan. Hasegawa's publications are worldwide renowned for their refined production method, using heavily textured crêpe paper that gives the illustrations a unique, fabric-like depth.
Key features:
Author: Mae St. John Bramhall
Publisher: T. Hasegawa, Tokyo, Japan
Year of publication: 1893 (second edition)
Material: Authentic Japanese crêpe paper (chirimen)
Binding: Traditional Japanese stab binding with original satin cords
Contents: 25 charming poems capturing the Japanese life of the late 19th century, beautifully paired with vivid woodcut illustrations (block prints) by Japanese artists.
Condition report: The book is in good antique condition given its age and the delicate material. The woodcuts inside are still bright and colorful. The original satin binding is intact. As shown in the photos, there is some light wear, fraying, and small tears along the fragile upper edge of the cover, which is typical for these crêpe paper editions.
No pages are missing. Carefully review the detailed photos to assess the condition for yourself. A highly collectible and beautiful piece from the Meiji period.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Japan, Poetry
Book title
Japanese Jingles
Author/ Illustrator
Mae St John Bramhall
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1893
Edition
Reprint
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
T. Hasegawa
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
32
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