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“Kana-yomi Hakkenden Jūroku-hen” (Sixteenth Part), Upper & Lower Volumes
Written by Shunsui
Illustrated by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Published around Kaei 5 (1852) — Late Edo Period

This is an original two-volume set of Kana-yomi Hakkenden Jūroku-hen, written by Shunsui and beautifully illustrated by the renowned ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
The cover features an elegant riverside scene with richly detailed figures, showcasing Kuniyoshi’s refined composition and expressive character design.

The Hakkenden series was one of the most popular narrative works of the Edo period, and editions illustrated by Kuniyoshi are particularly prized for their artistic quality and rarity.
This set is believed to have been published around Kaei 5 (1852), within the broader publication range of 1848–1866.

Condition

As a woodblock-printed book from the mid-19th century, it shows signs of age:

Wear and damage to the binding threads

Areas with wormholes

Stains, wrinkles, creases, and general paper wear

Some discoloration and fading due to age

Please bid only if you understand the aged condition typical of Edo-period printed books.

Details

Format: Upper & Lower volumes (2 books)

Period: Late Edo (likely Kaei 5, 1852)

Authors: Shunsui (text), Utagawa Kuniyoshi (illustrations)

Attractive cover artwork with classic Edo aesthetics

A wonderful and rare opportunity to acquire an original Edo-period Hakkenden book illustrated by Kuniyoshi—a highly collectible item for fans of ukiyo-e, Japanese literature, and historical printed books.

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