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An Adopted Husband [Sono Omokage].
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An Adopted Husband [Sono Omokage].

by Shimei Futabatei.

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Reprint Edition; First Printing thus.
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Hardcover
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9780837126937
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0837126932
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New York, NY Greenwood Press, 1969. Hardcover Reprint Edition; First Printing thus. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use. Apparent flaw in grey cloth over boards at front panel, where the fabric is thinner than elsewhere and slightly 'wavy'. Faintest sunning at backstrip, though titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 275pp. Translated by Buhachiro Mitsui and Gregg M. Sinclair. Reprint Edition; First Printing thus. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.
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Botchan.
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Botchan.

by Soseki Natsume.

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First Edition Thus (1968), Twenty-Fourth Printing (1981).
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Paperback
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9780804800716
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0804800715
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Rutland, VT Charles E. Tuttle , 1968. Paperback First Edition Thus (1968), Twenty-Fourth Printing (1981). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a hint of a crease at the upper rear corner; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.2 x 4.35 x 0.5 inches). 188 pages. Translated from the Japanese by Umeji Sasaki who has provided a Foreward. Language: English. Weight: 6.7 ounces. First Edition Thus (1968), Twenty-Ninth Printing (1987). Mass Market Paperback.
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The Bridegroom was a Dog.

The Bridegroom was a Dog.

by Yoko Tawada.

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First Ed thus; First Printing indicated.
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New York, NY Kodansha International , 1998. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Paperback Edition: First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only minor indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; faint crease at the lower front panel. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 165pp. Line Drawings by Ryuji Watanabe. Translated by Margaret Mitsutani. Winner of the Akutagawa Prize. ITrade Paperback. In these three stories, an ingenious Japanese writer has created a new kind of fantasy, playful yet vaguely sinister, laced with her own brand of humor: a blend of the earthiness of certain fairy tales and the absurdity of much of real life. In "The Bridegroom Was a Dog, " an offbeat cram school teacher tells her pupils a story about a little princess whose hand in marriage is promised to a dog as a reward for licking her… Read More
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Genji Monogatari.

by Murasaki Shibuki.

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First Edition Thus (1974), so stated.
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Rutland, VT Charles E. Tuttle Company, Publishers, 1974. Paperback First Edition Thus (1974), so stated. First Edition Thus (1974), so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: backstrip ever-so-slightly sunned, but titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Tiny dot at bottom edge (this is not a remainder mark, but a local "new" retail bookstore marks their books this way); a publisher's price sticker, once sew-in to the binding at the front endpaper, has been removed. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches). 227 pages + Tuttle Books ads. Translated by Kencho Suematsu. Introduction by Terence Barrow.… Read More
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Haiku, Volume I: Eastern Culture.
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Haiku, Volume I: Eastern Culture.

by R.H. Blyth.

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First Edition Thus [1981], First Printing of this Paperback Edit
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Paperback
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9780893461584
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089346158x
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Tokyo, Japan Hokuseido Press, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus [1981], First Printing of this Paperback Edition. First Edition Thus [1981], First Printing of this Paperback Edition. Very Good+ in Wraps with Very Good DJ: shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; several pages inadvertly creased at the upper corner late in the text; scant foxing to the top and fore-edges; a bit of 'rumpling' to the front free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and few unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild wear to the head and heel of the backstrip and faint sunning to the tan… Read More
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Night of the Milky Way Railway.
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Night of the Milky Way Railway.

by Miyazawa Kenji .

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First Edition USA [1991], First Printing indicated by a complete
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Hardcover
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9780873328203
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0873328205
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Armunk, NY M.E. Sharpe, 1991. Hardcover First Edition USA [1991], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition USA [1991], First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. The Book shows just a touch of crimping to the head and heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection.Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows very mild rubbing to the panels; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Close to "As New". NOT Book-Club or Ex-Library, or Remainder. 8vo. (9.3 x 6.3 x 0.85… Read More
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Palm-of-the-Hand Stories.

by Yasunari Kawabata.

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Book-Club Edition [1988].
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San Francisco, CA North Point Press, 1988. Paperback Book-Club Edition [1988]. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just the barest hint of wear to the outside edges; a couple of pages are very mildly bumped near the upper corner; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.9 x 6 x 0.65 inches). xiv, 238 pages. Translated by Lane Dunlop and J. Martin Holman. Weight: 11.3 ounces. Book-Club Edition [1988]. Paperback.
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The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon.

by Sei Shonagon.

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First Edition Thus [1971], Eighth Printing [1983].
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New York, NY Penguin Books: Penguin Classics, 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus [1971], Eighth Printing [1983]. Very Good in Wraps: shows moderate indications of use: noticeable rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging, and several pages have been lightly bumped at the bottom corner. Former owner's name and phone number inside the front cover. The binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. A handsome little volume, structurally sound and tightly bound, but showing some wear. NOT Book-Club or Ex-Library. May be a remainder, as there is a small, thin and very light mark at the bottom edge, near the outside edge. Appears to be a stray mark, but may be a remainder mark. 12mo. (7.125 x x 4.5 x .75 inches). 411 pages. Shipping Weight: 9.5 ounces. Illustrated with duotone drawings. Translated with an Introduction by Ivan Morris. First Edition Thus [1971], Eighth Printing [1983]. Mass Market Paperback. The Pillow Book is a… Read More
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The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon.

by Sei Shonagon.

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First Edition Thus, Third Printing [1976].
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Baltimore, MD Penguin Books: Penguin Classics, 1971. Paperback First Edition Thus, Third Printing [1976]. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a a little mild rubbing; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. The binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. A handsome little volume: close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.125 x x 4.5 x .75 inches). 411 pages. Shipping Weight: 9.5 ounces. Illustrated with duotone drawings. Translated with an Introduction by Ivan Morris. First Edition Thus, Third Printing [1976]. Mass Market Paperback. The Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shonagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 11th century in Heian Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. In it she included lists of all kinds, personal thoughts, interesting events in court, poetry, and some opinions on her… Read More
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The River Ki.

by Sawako Ariyoshi.

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First Edition Thus (1981), so stated.
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Paperback
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9784770010001
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4770010001
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Tokyo, Japan Kodansha International, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus (1981), so stated. First Edition Thus (1981), so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows a faint stress-crease at the backstrip; mild rubbing to the panels; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; a former bookseller's rubber-stamped address at the front endpaper and a former owner's rubber-stamped name and 'hearts' at same; faint thumbing to the fore-edge; the binding leans, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very little wear but several minor cosmetic imperfections. Corners sharp. Not so very far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.2 x 4.35 x 0.75 inches). 243 pages. Geneology of characters precedes the text. Translated by Mildred Tahara. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. Blue background field with stylized… Read More
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The Ruined Map.

by Kobo Abe.

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First Edition thus [1980]; Third Printing.
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9780399504709
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0399504702
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New York, NY G.P. Putnam's Sons: Perigee Books, 2001. Paperback First Edition thus [1980]; Third Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows foxing to the outside edges; just a hint of rubbing to the extremitis; else flawless; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and a noticeable cosmetic flaw. The text pages and exterior are bright and clean. Corner tips are sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches). 299 pages. Translated from the Japanese by E. Dale Saunders. Language: English. Weight: 12 ounces. First Edition thus [1980]; Third Printing. Trade Paperback.
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Seven Japanese Tales.
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Seven Japanese Tales.

by Junichiro Tanizaki .

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First Edition Thus [1981], Tenth Printing. This Translation was
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Paperback
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9780399505232
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0399505237
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New York, NY Putnam Publishing Group: Perigee Trade, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus [1981], Tenth Printing. This Translation was first published in 1963. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a "B" at the bottom edge of the text pages and just a hint of wear to the extremities; the expected light tanning to the text pages due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.4 x 1 inches). ix, 298 pages. Translated by Howard Hibbett. Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces. Trade Paperback.
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Shipwrecks.
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Shipwrecks.

by Akira Yoshimura.

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Used
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First Edition USA [1996], so stated.
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Hardcover
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9780151002115
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0151002118
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New York, NY Harcourt, Brace & Co, 1996. Hardcover First Edition USA [1996], so stated. First Edition USA [1996], so stated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows only the a tiny nick at the top of the front hinge; the price is intact. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6 x 0.8 inches). 180 pages. Translated by Mark Ealey. Weight: 13.5 ounces. Language: English. Hardback with DJ.
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Thousand Cranes: A Novel.

by Yasunari Kawabata .

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First Edition Thus [1967], Fourth Printing [1969].
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Tokyo, Japan Charles E. Tuttle , 1967. Paperback First Edition Thus [1967], Fourth Printing [1969]. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows the mildest rubbing to the panels; a touch of wear to the upper front corner tip; the outer edge of the front panel curls very slightly; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; several small, faint spots at the fore-edge; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Not far from 'As New'. A handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo.(7.25 x 4.3 x 0.45 inches). 147 pages. Translated by Edward Seidensticker. Language: English. Weight: 4.6 ounces.… Read More
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