19th C. Japanese Edo Paper Block Printed Books (6)

East Asia, Japan, late Edo to early Meiji Period, ca. 19th century. A collection of 6 paper books printed in black ink on washi paper. The covers are made of blue paper with a fukuro-toji binding style. The pages are block printed, using black ink and Japanese text. Each book has several pages of illustrations that include landscapes and figures. Most of the covers contain the word "Tokaido" which refers to the famous road that connected Kyoto to Edo (Tokyo). Traveling along this route was a popular theme for stories and literature during the Edo and Meiji period. Size: 7" L x .5" W x 9.675" H (17.8 cm x 1.3 cm x 24.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Joshua B. Kind Trust, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Condition Report: Good condition. Tearing and creasing of pages with some staining. Creases and wear to covers with some losses to edges and some titles partially missing or illegible. Some minor adhesive tape repairs. One book is missing pieces threads for binding. One book contains a handwritten note, and another has pasted-in handwritten notes in red and black ink. Overall moderate wear consistent with age and normal use.