Tenrei Horiuchi, Taishi Sano, - 日蓮聖人御一代画譜 Woodblock prints of the life of Saint Nichiren, set of 46 woodblock prints, - 1900

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Commemorative edition Japanese set by Tenrei Horiuchi (author/illustrator) and Taishi Sano, 日蓮聖人御一代画譜, consisting of 46 woodblock prints illustrating the life of Saint Nichiren, in a loose-page binding with a slipcase and measuring 26 x 37.5 cm (woodblock print) on 33.5 x 45 cm mounts, dating to circa 1870–1890 and with very good condition.

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Woodblock prints of the life of Saint Nichiren, complete set of 46 woodblock prints, commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Rissho Ankokuron admonition
undated circa 1870 - 1890

Condition:
Painted by Tenrei Horiuchi, woodblock print by Taishi Sano, commentary by Masataka Kabutogi
46 illustrations woodcut print. Protective parchment paper signed on plate.
Parchment paper slightly damaged, slight stain. First image faded, slight stain.
Other woodblock prints in good condition.
Case slightly faded, only one stain.
Mount size 33.5 x 45.0 cm. Woodblock print 26 x 37.5 cm.

https://da.library.ryukoku.ac.jp/list/t/52
https://www.ris.ac.jp/library/learn/cb6q790000000ask-att/num_01.pdf

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Woodblock prints of the life of Saint Nichiren, complete set of 46 woodblock prints, commemorating the 700th anniversary of the Rissho Ankokuron admonition
undated circa 1870 - 1890

Condition:
Painted by Tenrei Horiuchi, woodblock print by Taishi Sano, commentary by Masataka Kabutogi
46 illustrations woodcut print. Protective parchment paper signed on plate.
Parchment paper slightly damaged, slight stain. First image faded, slight stain.
Other woodblock prints in good condition.
Case slightly faded, only one stain.
Mount size 33.5 x 45.0 cm. Woodblock print 26 x 37.5 cm.

https://da.library.ryukoku.ac.jp/list/t/52
https://www.ris.ac.jp/library/learn/cb6q790000000ask-att/num_01.pdf

Photos supplement descriptions & Objects that show in the listing photo.
"Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!!
Ship tracked & Insured.

Details

Number of Books
46
Subject
History
Book Title
日蓮聖人御一代画譜 Woodblock prints of the life of Saint Nichiren, set of 46 woodblock prints,
Author/ Illustrator
Tenrei Horiuchi, Taishi Sano,
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1900
Height
26 cm
Edition
Commemorative edition
Width
37.5 cm
Language
Japanese
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
46
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