IMAO KEINEN (1845-1924): TITLE: ' KEINEN KACHÔ GAFU'/ FLOWERS AND BIRDS OF THE FOUR SEASONS. 4 VOL.

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Japan, Publisher: Nishimura Sôzaemon, Date: Meiji 24-25 (1891-1892)
37 x 25,6 cm
Four illustrated, complete books. Vol. 1: Spring. 9 pages calligraphy and introduction, 2 pages index, 40 pages colour ills., 1 page colophon; Vol. 2: Summer. 2 pages calligraphy, 2 pages index, 40 pages colour ills., 1 page colophon; Vol 3: Autumn. 2 pages index, 42 pages colour ills., 1 page colophon; Vol. 4: Winter. 2 pages calligraphy, 2 pages index, 40 pages colour ills., 1 page colophon. Publisher: Nishimura Sôzaemon. Block carver: Tanaka Jirôkichi. Printer: Mika Jinsaburô. Date: Meiji 24-25 (1891-1892). Textile case.
From an old South German private collection, acquired prior to 1990 - The exterior of the binding with minor wear and slighty stained, the colours of the prints well preserved, the slipcase slightly damaged.