Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816)

  • Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816), Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786
    Kitao Masanobu (Santo Kyoden) (1761-1816)
    Anthology of 'Crazy Verses' (kyoka) by Fifty Poets of the Tenmei Era ([Tenmei shinsen gojunin isshu] azumaburi kyoka bunko), 1786
    Woodblock-printed illustrated book
    One volume, complete
    Dated: 1786 (Tenmei 6)
    Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo (Koshodo)
    Editor: Ishikawa Masamochi
    Block carver: Seki Jiemon
    Binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), orange covers, brocade-covered outer covers added by the collector E. Gillet
    27.5 x 18.3 cm.
    10 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.
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