『滑稽道中 膝栗毛 二編』全2冊揃 十返舎一九 /渓斎英泉 Complete Set of “Kokkei Dōchū Hizakurige – Part II” (2 Volumes Complete) By Jippensha Ikku Illustrated by Keisai Eisen Published in the Man’en era (1860) Total: 20 chō (leaves) – Complete in two volumes Offered here is a complete two-volume set of Kokkei Dōchū Hizakurige, Part II, the celebrated humorous travel novel by Jippensha Ikku, one of the most popular literary works of the late Edo period. “Hizakurige” (“Shank’s Mare”) humorously depicts the comic adventures of Yaji and Kita as they journey along the Tōkaidō road. The series became a publishing phenomenon, shaping Edo-period popular culture and travel literature. This edition is illustrated by the renowned ukiyo-e master Keisai Eisen, whose dynamic compositions and refined bijin-ga style add significant artistic value. Eisen is internationally recognized for his woodblock prints, and illustrated book editions such as this are increasingly sought after by collectors. Details: Title: Kokkei Dōchū Hizakurige – Part II Author: Jippensha Ikku Illustrator: Keisai Eisen Published: Man’en era (1860) Complete set: 2 volumes Total: 20 leaves (chō) Format: Traditional Japanese woodblock-printed book (wahon), string-bound Condition: Due to age (over 160 years old), there is noticeable wear, staining, and general signs of use consistent with Edo-period woodblock books. Binding wear and minor damages are present. Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the age-related condition of antique Japanese books. Despite condition issues, this remains a complete and historically valuable example of late Edo popular literature and ukiyo-e book illustration. A highly collectible item for enthusiasts of Edo-period literature, ukiyo-e, and Japanese cultural history. ■ important notice - please read before bidding do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment. we do not ship knives to the united kingdom due to uk law. we do not ship knives to certain other countries where knife imports are restricted or prohibited. we do not ship to the united states or canada. bids that violate these conditions will be cancelled. ● important notice regarding payment do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment. please place a bid only if you fully intend to complete the purchase and make payment. non-paying bidders cause serious inconvenience and delays. if payment is not completed after multiple reminders from catawiki, the order may be cancelled and handled strictly in accordance with catawiki’s policies, without exception. ● shipping restrictions - knives due to uk law and import regulations, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom. knife imports are legally restricted in the uk and shipment is not permitted. due to local laws and customs regulations, we also do not ship knives to certain other countries. please check your country’s import laws before bidding. bids placed in violation of these restrictions will be cancelled. ● important notice for buyers in italy due to persistent delays with the italian postal service and customs, delivery to italy may take one month or longer. please bid only if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time. once the item has been shipped, all delays are completely beyond the seller’s control. no complaints, claims, or cancellation requests will be accepted due to slow delivery after shipment. ● important shipping restrictions united states: we do not ship to the united states. bids from the us will be cancelled. canada: due to the ongoing canada post strike, we do not ship to canada. please do not place a bid if your shipping address is in any of the above countries. ● no combined shipping this lot cannot be combined with other items. even if you purchase multiple items from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately. ● shipping method and delivery time this item will be shipped exclusively via japan post and carefully packaged. estimated delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on the destination country and customs procedures. delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. ● customs, import duties, and taxes import duties, vat, taxes, and any additional charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. all such charges are strictly the buyer’s responsibility. the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances. ● customs contact and returned parcels customs authorities or local delivery companies may contact you by phone or email for clearance. you are solely responsible for responding promptly. if the parcel is returned due to non-response or refusal, reshipping will require payment of double the original shipping cost. by placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above conditions.