On the Legend of Oguri Hangan

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Oguri Hanguwan ["Oguri Hangan"]

[Author/s unidentified].

Niigata: Chida Tasaku, Meiji 27 [1894].

Issue one only of a hiragana version of the legend of the hero-warrior Oguri Hangan, printed by the Niigata-based uta-hon publisher Chida Tasaku. The fact that the edition is in hiragana suggests it was published for children.

Part one only, on double-leaves, fukurotoji style. Original wrappers, worn and slightly soiled, upper kappazuri (stencil) printed in colour. Outer folded edge of first leaf opened. Wormholes and browning internally. 6 leaves, including wrappers. 16.2 x 11.5 cm.

On the Legend of Oguri Hangan
Price: $85.00 (USD)