A moral lesson on loyalty from Ancient Rome A master and servant observe obedience to their duties and a disaster is averted, 1888. US$180.00
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A moral lesson on the evils of alcohol To become a world-famous scholar after renouncing alcohol, 1888. US$180.00
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Pro-Foreign vs Anti-Foreign Trade: a Fūshi-e A Dream Omen of the Floating World, 1863. US$680.00
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Shochiku Films Scenario: Farewell to Spring A Booklet on Japan's First 'LGBTQI+ Film', 1959 US$285.00
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The Ivy-Patterned Bloodstained Seal A Playbill for the Nanshoku Play Tsutamoyō, 1914 US$385.00
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Four Sōshi Patterns Four Book-Envelope Designs from Sōshi Mon'yōshu, ca. 1920-30s? US$85.00
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Paper Guides for Sewing Tabi or Jika-Tabi Paper Guides for Sewing Shoes or Socks, ca. 1870-90s? US$315.00
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A Collection of Fabric Oshi-e A Collection of Fabric Oshi-e, ca. 1870-90s? US$4,680.00
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Kyōsai Rakuga (Kyōsai's Drawings for Pleasure) Delicate Illustrations by Kyōsai, Meiji 14 [1881]. US$2,050.00
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The Seinan War, from Beginning to End A Complete Ten Volume Set on the Satsuma Rebellion, 1877. US$2,840.00
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Sketches of Landscapes Kitao Masayoshi's Masterpiece of Landscape Painting, 1813 US$985.00
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New Patterns for Yūzen Dyeing A Vivid Chiyogami Paper Printed with a Metallic Pigment, ca. 1900-1920s US$120.00
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Usokurabe mitate hyōbanki A parody ranking of lies, ca. mid-19th century. US$125.00
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Yamadenai yama, kawadenai kawa: mitate sumo A parody ranking of non-mountain mountains and non-river rivers, ca. mid-19th century. US$125.00
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Comical Great Poets Compared: Large New Edition of Elegant Words A Collection of Humorous Poems, ca. early 19th century US$280.00
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Takemura-style Safe Device for Milking and Nursing A Photographic Advertisement for a Breast-Pump, ca. 1890-1910s? US$120.00
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Pyramid: 'Best Model Extending Device' An Advertisement for Pyramid Cameras, ca. 1910-30s? US$105.00
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Sightseeing at the Japan–British Exhibition: Game of a Trip Around the World A Game on the 1910 Japan-British Exhibition, 1911. US$180.00
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Two-Page Letter in Morse Code A Letter in Morse Code, ca. 1936? US$205.00
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Notable Figures from Japan and the West: First Series Featuring Sir Walter Scott and Maruyama Ōkyo, 1872 US$2,360.00
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Compilation of People from Overseas A Colourful Album of People of the World, ca. 1854. US$2,890.00
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Amerikashūnai Washinton no kei: dōban no shasei An aizuri triptych of Washington, D.C., in stunning blue tones, Bunkyu Gannen (1861). US$3,895.00
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Fukubiki Kuchinamari-e A Game Sheet of 1904 Buzz-Names, [ca. Meiji 37 (1904)] US$180.00
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An untitled sugoroku game by Kokunimasa An unrecorded sugoroku featuring various animals, Meiji 27 [1894]. US$480.00
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Kisoji no Yamakawa Mountain River on the Kiso Road: A Postcard Triptych, [Ca. early to mid-20th century] US$275.00
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Amerika-koku Jokisha Orai A striking night scene of an American steam locomotive, [Bunkyū Gannen (1861)]. US$2,850.00
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An unrecorded Aesop's Fables triptych Illustrated by a little-known pupil of Kyosai, Meiji 10 [1877]. US$2,850.00
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Eiwa Shisho: Bessatsu Daigaku, Chūyō, Eibun, Zen An English Translation of Two of the Chinese Four Books, Meiji 18 [1885] US$680.00
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Hyakunin Isshu Karuta Two Hundred Uncut Hyakunin Isshu Cards, Illustrated by Keisai Eisen, [ca. 1850-60s] US$1,680.00
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Kōkoku Raimei no Shokun Mitate Chikara Kurabe Trials of Strength Between Celebrity Rivals, 1882 US$280.00
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Wallpapers for Three Generations, Made in Canada A Japanese Catalogue of Canadian Wallpapers, 1926 US$315.00
▶ Modern Art and Design Books
Bugaku Zukan An Illustrated Scroll of Bugaku Imperial Court Dances, Delicately Coloured, ca. late Edo period (early to mid-1800s). US$3,945.00
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Monyō-sen: moyō zushiki (Selected designs: pattern-illustrations) Circular motifs by the great masters, Shōwa 5 (1930). US$640.00
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An untitled collection of twenty-three kamon and katagami stencils A collection of hand-cut stencils for dyeing textiles, ca. late Edo to late Meiji period (1850-1900s)? US$650.00
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Draft illustrations for Onna Irezumi-shi (The Woman Tattoo Artist) Draft illustrations for a serialised story of a woman tattoo artist, ca. Shōwa 25 (1950). SOLD
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A collection of practice paintings by a student artist The fruits of an art student's labour, ca. Meiji period (1870-90s?). SOLD
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Untitled set of printing blocks An assortment of metal and wooden printing blocks, ca. late Edo to early Shōwa period (1860-1930s?). SOLD
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A small set of movable type Produced in the Meiji period, ca. Meiji period (1870-90s?). SOLD
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Bankoku Meisho-zue: Sekai Ryokō = Illustrated Guide Book for Travellers Round the World Copperplate-printed guidebooks for travellers round the world, Meiji 18-19 (1885-1886). SOLD
▶ Japanese Literature
Joreishiki no Zu (Illustrations of Ladies' Etiquette) On acceptable activities for Japanese ladies, Meiji 28 (1895). SOLD
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Muyōsei (The Six Personalities) A complete set of fan prints by Toyokuni, Kaei 6 (1853). SOLD
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Title unidentified Printing block for a strip cartoon, ca. mid-Shōwa period (1950-60s)? SOLD
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Pengin-chō no Hanashi (The Story of Penguins) On encounters with penguins in Antarctica, Taishō Gannen (1912). SOLD
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