Ehon Noyama Gusa 絵本野山草 [Illustrated Book of Mountain and Field Plants]
by Tachibana Yasukuni 橘保国
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1755. Tachibana Yasukuni 橘保国、Ehon Noyama Gusa 絵本野山草 [Illustrated Book of Mountain and Field Plants] 、Osaka, Shibuyawa Seiemon 澁川清右衛門、Hōreki 5 [1755]、Five volumes in 23.2 x 16.5cm string-bound Japanese style, fukuro-toji in navy blue wrappers and housed in a modern clasped chitsu. Original, black and white woodblock prints and Japanese text, with an index to the plants and wildflowers in each. Vol 1 has 2 cho of preliminary text and 26 cho of woodcuts with text. Vol 2 has 19 cho of woodcuts with text, Vol 3 has 23 cho as prior, Vol 4 has 17 cho and Vol 5 has
Delicate and lovely botanical woodcuts throughout by the important artist Tachibana Yasukuni 橘保国 1715-1792. Wear to wrappers and spots of toning throughout. Surprisingly unusual work, complete and in good condition as this one is, especially such a lovely printing. It was redone many times through the years, but this edition is easily the most lovely. Described by Bartlett and Shiohara as "one of the most interesting and charming works of old Japanese botany." p. 126. Also see Kerlen p. 121.
Delicate and lovely botanical woodcuts throughout by the important artist Tachibana Yasukuni 橘保国 1715-1792. Wear to wrappers and spots of toning throughout. Surprisingly unusual work, complete and in good condition as this one is, especially such a lovely printing. It was redone many times through the years, but this edition is easily the most lovely. Described by Bartlett and Shiohara as "one of the most interesting and charming works of old Japanese botany." p. 126. Also see Kerlen p. 121.
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- Title
- Ehon Noyama Gusa 絵本野山草 [Illustrated Book of Mountain and Field Plants]
- Author
- Tachibana Yasukuni 橘保国
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- Date Published
- 1755
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Established in 1979, Boston Book Company offers rare and interesting books in a broad range of subjects. Our areas of particular expertise: Japanese artist books of all eras, East Asian art in general, photographica, local history, women's books, English and American literature..
We are always eager to learn something new.... Every collector brings a novel approach to our shared love of books.
Welcome!
Helen Kelly
Charles Vilnis
David Fredette
James Desrosiers
Elizabeth Fragala
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- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...