Goshomotsu (Books)

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Goshomotsu ["Books"]

Kashiwaraya Takesuke [produced by].

Ōsaka: Kashiwaraya Takesuke, [ca. late Edo (1830-40s?)].

A woodblock-printed advertisement for the Osaka-based bookseller Kashiwaraya Takesuke, a firm which was active from the mid-seventeenth century to the late nineteenth century. The leaf advertises Chinese books, Japanese books, scriptures, "stone engraved" reproductions of the works of ancient calligraphy masters (presumably takuhon stone rubbings), and new books. Interestingly, the buying, selling, and trading of secondhand books is also promoted.

One loose woodblock-printed leaf. A few creases and folds, small loss to upper right corner. 27.3 x 10.4 cm.

Goshomotsu (Books)
Price: $170.00 (USD)