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Takejiro Hasegawa (Ed.): The Ogre's ArmJapanese Fairy Tale Series, No. 18
One of the Hasegawa "Japanese Fairy Tale Series". Large 32mo (3 ½ x 6 in – 10.0 x 15.2 cm). Takejiro Hasegawa, editor, 17 Kami Negishi-cho, Shitaya-ku, Tokio. Ca. 1911 (undated, 2nd edition). 26 pages on 13 folded leaves. Translated by Mrs. T.H. (Kate) James. Illustrations by Kobayashi Eitaku.
A crepe paper book ("chirimen-bon") with silk thread tied four stab hole "yamato toji" binding, and with folded crepe paper sheets. Illustrated with color wood block prints in bright colors.
Very good condition given the age, no creasing, no cuts, no stains. Spine covering intact. Stab ties intact. Please consider the photos.
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Ein Bändchen aus der "Japanese Fairy Tale Series" Reihe von Hasegawa. 10,0 x 15,2 cm. Takejiro Hasegawa, Hrsg., 17 Kami Negishi-cho, Shitaya-ku, Tokio. Ca. 1911… Read More