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Lisboa 1887, Imprensa Nacional. Original white wrappers,very good, Portuguese text, 107p., partially uncut, clean. FIRST & ONLY EDITION .

Boston [1982], Godine. Blue cloth, very good, dj., 250p. FIRST EDITION Written by a Japanese-Canadian Nissei born in Vancouver, B.C this work is the story of a child of Japanese immigrant par- ents. The author's first & quite superb novel, recovers the truth of what happened to her, her family and her people in Canada during the Second World War. Well done. .

London 1925, Geographical Journal. New black cloth,extracted article, very good, pages, 289-315, foldout color map, 19 b.w. photos. A superb speech delivered to the Society on 18 May, 1925. A very important work, covers actual geography of Everest,with valuable photographs of rocks, glaciers, ice & mountains and of the Everest, Rongshar regions. The Permo-trias limestones the Kampa system & Jurassic shales, Dra & Ruli La, synica Valleys, basic igneous rocks, glaciers, conditons at North Col, motion of glaciers, length & minimum altitude of, wast- age effects, trough, ice pinnacles, earth pillars, polygonal surface markings, former extent of regional glaciation. .

New York 1925, Dodd.RARE! full tan cloth, very clean,bright, & solid, 2 vol. set., 275+289p., paper spine labels, a bit toned, tiny chips,14.5 x 22.5cm., far and above average copy excellent. * RARE TAN CLOTH LIMITED EDITION 1538 COPIES * . *** **** *** . . FIRST EDITION LIMITED TO 1538 COPIES . . . COVERING LAFCADIO HEARN'S EARLY "AMERICAN DAYS" . . . IN CINCINNATI & NEW ORLEANS . . . AS A NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST *** . CONTENTS: . This contains many of Hearn's writings commonly called his "AMERICAN DAYS," consisting of various articles, essays & short stories hitherto not published in book form. . Most are previously uncollected early examples only published in newspapers: the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER , CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, the DAILY CITY ITEM, TIMES-DEMOCRAT. These were published from 1872 to 1886. . *** BINDING: The FIRST AMERICAN LIMITED EDITION of 1538 copies is bound in the publisher's tan or red full cloth with paper spine labels, title page printed in red… Read More

New York 1925, Dodd. Red full cloth, very clean, bright and & solid, chipped spine labels, contents brilliantly clean, 2 vol. set, 275 + 289p., 14.5 x 22.5 cm. an excellent set. * * FIRST LIMITED EDITION 1538 COPIES * * . *** **** *** . . FIRST EDITION LIMITED TO 1538 COPIES . . . COVERING LAFCADIO HEARN'S EARLY "AMERICAN DAYS" . . . IN CINCINNATI & NEW ORLEANS . . . AS A NEWSPAPER JOURNALIST *** . CONTENTS: . This contains many of Hearn's writings commonly called his "AMERICAN DAYS," consisting of various articles, essays & short stories hitherto not published in book form. . Most are previously uncollected early examples only published in newspapers: the CINCINNATI ENQUIRER , CINCINNATI COMMERCIAL, the DAILY CITY ITEM, TIMES-DEMOCRAT. These were published from 1872 to 1886. . *** BINDING: The FIRST AMERICAN LIMITED EDITION of 1538 copies is bound in the publisher's tan or red full cloth with paper spine labels, title page printed in red and black ink, top… Read More

Chicago [1926], University of Chicago. Red cloth, very good, dj., 252p., index, appendix. Co-authors Julean Arnold, Henry K. Norton. Covering the Problems of present-day Cina by Woodhead. The Chinese Republic, present state of China, extraterritorial- ity & China's foreign relations, China's economic resources by Arnold. The Russians in the Far East by Norton. Appendix of Leading Statesmen of modern China. A scholarly study. .

[London 1926, T.A.S.J.]. New stiff wrs., very good, extract- ed article, pages 17-81. Essentially two essays, covering the linguistic and ethnic origins of the Japanese. Scholarly and useful article. .

[Japan ca. 1820's]. White stitched wrs., 5 vol. set, covers dusty & stained as usual, contents clean, manuscript, some some old worming here & there, 19.5 x 27 cm., 36+46+37+34+30 double folded leaves, solid. . *** **** *** . . ESSAY ON A JAPANESE CASTLE & THE CITY BELOW IT . . * This period manuscript text covers essays about a Japanese castle and the thriving city below. . *** CONDITION: The set is firmly stitch bound in the original covers. The covers are dusty with some of the usual surface soiling, typical for white covers. There is a feint stain on all front & back covers, very mildly penetrating the top 4 cm. of margin on volumes 3-5. There is some of the usual, but mostly minor old worming in the margins, by and large the text is unaffected. . The set is sold "as is" and is not returnable. By ordering you agree to these terms. . *** Color scans are posted to our website. . *** .

New York 1945, Time. Pictorial stiff wrappers, full issue, 8 8 black & white photographs, 4 page article, very clean and & firm example, 26.5 x 35.5 cm. FIRST & ONLY RARE EDITION . *** **** *** . . SUPERB ARTICLE ON "PAPPY BOYINGTON" COMMANDER OF THE . . . A BASTARD MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON CALLED THE "BLACK SHEEP" . . HE WAS A FORMER "A.V.G." FIGHTER PILOT & "FLYING TIGER" . . WHO FLEW UNDER COMMAND OF GENERAL CLAIRE CHENNAULT . . * Boyington served as a volunteer in the famous "A.V.G." ["AMERICAN VOLUNTEER GROUP"], later known as the "FLYING TIGERS" of Burma & China before Pearl Harbor. He was the the highest ace of the Marine Corps, with 28 confirmed kills of Japanese aircraft. He is a five times ace and a half ! . He flew combat fighter missions until 1943 when he went back to the Marines and commanded a group of U.S. Marine misfit pilots. Boyington was also a misfit, and was always in trouble or conflict… Read More

[Tokyo 1938], Board of Tourist Industry. Stiff wrs., 70p., color frontis, many half-tone illustrations, color paste-on plate on front cover, exceptionally bright,clean,smail stain on top front cover, else clean. * * RARE FIRST EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . AN EXCELLENT ILLUSTRATED MONOGRAPH ON JAPANESE DANCE . * This monograph was part of a series of 40 individual monographs issued just prior to the beginning of World War II, but issued during Japan's aggression in China. . Each volume was written in English by the leading expert and authority on each subject. Each item is a gem of authentic information, an in-detailed study of the subject, comprehensive and nicely illustrated. . *** THE CONTENTS: . 1. A General survey of the Japanese dance: . . a. Introduction . 2. The Kabuki Dance: . . a. Varieties of the Kabuki Dance . b. The Kabuki dance and the music of the Samien . c. The stage for the Kabuki dance . d. Presenting the dramatic dance . e. The Kabuki actor as dancer . f. Choreographers ad… Read More

Edo 1828, Suharaya. Blue stiff blue paper covers, color wood block printed, excellent example, distance chart, key to the famous places & symbols, folds down to 16 x 23.4 cm., opens to 87 x 106 cm., solid impression. * RARE FIRST EDITION * . *** **** *** . . GRAND SCALE COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTED MAP OF EDO . . . AN 1828 DATED EXAMPLE . . * Entirely woodblock printed on hand-made Washi [mulberry fiber] paper, nicely printed in five colors. . This is a grand-size, a superb view of old Edo [Tokyo]. . The central and most striking place is the Edo Castle located in the center, with a large protective moat. . This map documents the location of Hatamoto, the Shogun's most loyal supporters The Hatamoto are living in places surrounding the Edo Castle with the large moat. Shows their Mon [family crest]. . This is a very detailed map showing the names of family business & residents, names of areas, all ponds, and waterways, names of the streets, family Zashiki or Daimyo mansions, Kamon [family… Read More

[Edo 1818, Suharaya Mohei]. Large folded map, 41 x 34 cm., folds down to 16 x 23.5 cm., very good, in Chitsu, covers scuffed worn, contents clean, woodblock printed in color, an excellent example. S C A R C E A large folding map, neatly rebacked, showing the whole city of Edo [Tokyo], with sail boats in the harbor, large direct- ional symbols at each edge, key to famous places, list of distances from Nihon-bashi, recommended foods, medicines and other products. Showing the river system of the city, the Shogun's Castle, its moat, the temples, shrines and listing the various sectors, wards and suburban areas. Nicely done, some worming, but re-backed and restored. Suitable for display. *** .

New Haven [1985], Yale Univ. Brown cloth, very good, dust jacket, bright & clean, 313p., index, bibliography, 16 x 24 cm., minor wear to dj. FIRST EDITION A scholarly monograph. .

London 1867, I.L.N. Single sheet one large hand colored eng- raving, very good. Shows the Japanese & English in an elabo- rate room at the historic meeting. Sketched by Wirgman ?? .

[Edo ca.1735-50]. A woodblock printed scroll sheet, 16 x 70 cm., black ink printed on thin Washi paper, excellent image, very clean & solid, 2 folds, large margins, no issues. A RARE & EARLY EXAMPLE . *** **** *** . . . AN ORIGINAL MID-EDO PERIOD O-FUDA . . . A BUDDHIST SUTRA, A MAGICAL INCANTATION, A TALISMAN, . . . A BUDDHIST CHARM . . . WOODBLOCK PRINTED BY HAND ON HAND-MADE WASHI PAPER . . * This O-FUDA is an original illustrated holy Buddhist prayer charm. In the central cartouche is the standard incantation repeated as a form of trance, "NA MU AMIDA BUTSU" ["I Take Refuge in the Buddha"], written in bold Kanji characters. . Repeating this for hours produces a kind of trance state, rising above the normal awareness. This 'heavenly' state also comes when offering prayers to deceased relatives or simply praising the Buddha in a form of respectful obeisance. Other offers of fine incense, tapping a wooden bell or bronze bowl to distinguish your prayers are also… Read More

[Edo ca.1735-50]. A woodblock printed scroll sheet, 16 x 70 cm., blue ink printed on thin Washi paper, excellent image, very clean & solid, 2 folds, large margins, no issues. A RARE & EARLY EXAMPLE . *** **** *** . . . AN ORIGINAL MID-EDO PERIOD O-FUDA . . . A BUDDHIST SUTRA, A MAGICAL INCANTATION, A TALISMAN, . . . A BUDDHIST CHARM . . . WOODBLOCK PRINTED BY HAND ON HAND-MADE WASHI PAPER . . * This O-FUDA is an original illustrated holy Buddhist prayer charm. In the central cartouche is the standard incantation repeated as a form of trance, "NA MU AMIDA BUTSU" ["I Take Refuge in the Buddha"], written in bold Kanji characters. . Repeating this for hours produces a kind of trance state, rising above the normal awareness. This 'heavenly' state also comes when offering prayers to deceased relatives or simply praising the Buddha in a form of respectful obeisance. Other offers of fine incense, tapping a wooden bell or bronze bowl to distinguish your prayers are also… Read More

Kyoto 1960's. Kyoto Hanga In. Single woodblock color print, 26.8 x 40 cm. margins included, pristine, as new, lightly mounted on a mat, superb color, flawless. . . *** Utamaro Kitagata, (1750 -1806), a Japanese Woodblock reprint, hand woodblock printed in full color, a stunning copy of the original. . *** TITLE: This work depicts the stunning beauty, "Haogi of the Ogiya." From the series, 'Renowned Beauties Likened to the Six Immortal Poets Hanaogi of the Ogiya.' . *** SUBJECT: Hanaogi holds a letter-scroll and a Fude [bamboo brush] contemplating a letter to her lover. . *** WHO WAS UTAMARO: KITAGAWA Utamaro [1754-1806], was the son and pupil of Toriyama Sekiyen, one of the leading artists of the Ukiyo-E School. The foremost painter of women. He had several pupils and innumerable imitators and forgers of his name, among the latter were Toyokuni and more particularly Yeizan. Extracted from Stewart below. . *** THE CARVER/PRINTER: This print was expertly carved by Harada Kame and… Read More

Osaka 1813, Kawauchi. Red & blue stitched stiff wrs., covers rubbed, edges worn, contents solid, 18 volume set, Japanese text, woodblock printed by hand on hand-made mulberry paper, 26+24+26+28+21+37+25+38+18+23+24+22+23+15 double-folded lea- leaves, with many woodcut illustrations. A lovely Edo period edition, a legend based on fact, "...containing essential features of the enduring moral view of people, giving a con- tinued life from generation to generation down the centur- ies centuries" is how De Benneville put it. A classic of Japanese literature and moral education. Often performed in the theatre or now in the cinema, this work is part of an important method of learning the history of the land and the deeds of famous fore-bears. A morale romance, set in 15th century, in Hitachi province. It covers the houses of Oguri & Satake, adventures & misadventures of Sukeshige & Terute, a vendetta accomplished. For a surperb & rare English trans- lation see TALES OF THE… Read More

Tokyo, 1888, Saito. Yellow stitched stiff wras., 74 double folded leaves,8.2 x 11.8 cm.,title slip, covers a bit dusty, contents very clean & solid,title page printed on red paper, Japanese text, minature Mame hon, book. FIRST EDITION .

Akron 1904, [Leighton]. Blue cloth, very good, 166p., 27 b.w photos. A fascinating primary resource, covers a journey from San Francisco to the Philippines via Japan, Shanghai & Hong Kong with her impressions of Yokohama & Tokyo, Shanghai & Hong Kong. * With commentaries on Fujiyama, Nikko, Nagasaki et al. The majority of this book concers the Philippines. Covers her experiences with the Iloilo & Jaro natives, flowers, fruits, berries, markets, agriculture, minerals, animals, amusements & street parades, Church Festivals, McKinley campaign, Governor Taft at Jaro, Filipino domestic life. * Cebu & Romblom Islands, literature, Gordon scouts &c. An excellent primary resource. * .