Asagao Monogatari (牽牛花実記) Complete in 1 bound volume Edo period, Ansei 4 (1857) This is an original Edo-period illustrated book titled Asagao Monogatari (The Morning Glory Tale), written by Ryūryū Fūshi (柳々風士) and illustrated by Utagawa Yoshiharu (歌川芳春), a noted ukiyo-e artist of the Utagawa school. Asagao Monogatari is a popular late-Edo gesaku narrative, blending romance, dramatic storytelling, and contemporary urban culture. The expressive woodblock illustrations vividly reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of mid-19th century Edo publishing and make this work particularly appealing to collectors of ukiyo-e books and Japanese literary artifacts. Period: Edo period, Ansei 4 (1857) Format: Woodblock-printed book, bound in traditional Japanese style Illustrations: Utagawa Yoshiharu Text: Ryūryū Fūshi Size: Approx. 17.6 × 11.5 cm Contents: 36 leaves extant Condition This book shows significant age-related wear, including staining, soiling, abrasions, and surface damage consistent with Edo-period use. Please note that leaves from the 37th folio onward are missing, and the book is incomplete with missing pages. Due to its condition, this item is recommended only for experienced collectors or researchers who fully understand and accept the described defects before bidding. Despite these flaws, it remains a valuable and evocative Edo-period original, appreciated for its historical presence, illustrations, and literary significance. ※Currently, we are unable to ship items to the United States. Thank you for your understanding. ※Due to the strike by Canada Post, we are currently unable to ship items to Canada. Can't be shipped with other objects You're not able to combine shipping if you buy more than one object from the same seller in this auction. The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped only by Japan Post. It usually takes about 3-4 weeks for delivery, depending on the destination and customs procedures. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you can respond promptly. If you do not respond and the parcel is returned, reshipping will incur double shipping costs. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.