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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book - Large Encyclopedia 1750

$ 45.93

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Year Printed: 1750
  • Topic: Encyclopedias
  • Language: Japanese
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Region: Asia
  • Subject: Reference
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Used - Antique
  • Original/Facsimile: Original

    Description

    Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book
    This is
    ICHIDAI SHOYOU HITSURIN HOUKAN
    , an encyclopedia printed in 1750
    Many detailed illustrations.
    Has the standard dictionary main section along with many sections about Japanese culture and customs.
    This is printed mainly in the cursive style intended for ordinary people.
    Age:  Kan'en 3 (1750)
    Size:  7" x 10" x 1-3/4" thick  (probably around 300 pages)
    Condition:  GOOD. Covers have heavy wear. Binding are very good. All pages intact. Pages have moderate wear, some smudging, light staining, overall good, very good for its age.
    Domestic shipping is .00 with USPS Media Mail.
    International delivery by USPS First Class Package International or Ebay international, cost varies by destination.