Manuscript on paper of “Genji monogatari” 源氏物語 “Tale of Genji”

by Murasaki Shikibu 紫式部

$65,000 · Offered by Jonathan A. Hill Bookseller

Complete in 54 vols. Small 4to 172 x 174 mm. , orig. decorated semi-stiff smooth paper wrappers, each with clouds of gold kindei , many with individual motifs various plants, flowers, & objects in pigments & gold, according to the contents of each chapter; bound in the retchoso manner; bright gold endpapers, each with a floral motif; written on fine-quality pale yellow torinoko paper in a beautiful & highly skilled calligraphic cursive hand.

• Binding: Wrappers

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