Catalog of Japanese Traditional Toys. 10 Volumes, complete series.
Kyoto, Unsodo (editor), Meiji 44 [1911] ~ Taisho 13 [1924]. Original Japanese fukuro-toji binding, paper wrappers.
9.8 x 6.9 inches.
Magnificent illustrated collection of 457 color woodcuts.
Covers a little rubbed, loose stitching on 3 volumes, rare stains and some ink transfers, otherwise exquisite and rare copy, beautifully illustrated and complete of its 10 volumes.
Seifu Shimizu (1851-1913) was a dedicated collector who earned the nickname “Dr. toy”. He spent more than 20 years building his collection and writing this reference work. Unfortunately, he died in 1913 after the publication of volume 6. A close friend, the famous painter Tekiho Serizawa (1889-1965), took over and published the last three volumes. This is the earliest compendium of Japanese traditional toys from every part of the country, printed with the greatest care by the publisher Unsōdo, particularly well-known for the quality of its color woodcuts.
Offered by Librairie L’Art et la Maniere
Price : $5,100 / €4,400
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