Rare 1740 Edo Ehon Oshukubai Vol.5-7 Tachibana Morikuni Japanese Woodblock Book

by Tachibana Morikuni

$229 · Offered by eBay

Description 📚 RARE EDO-PERIOD JAPANESE WOODBLOCK BOOK 📚 Ehon Oshukubai (画本鶯宿梅) Volumes 5–7 bound together in 1 volume By Tachibana Morikuni (橘守国) Published in 1740, Edo Period This is an original Japanese antiquarian woodblock-printed book from the Edo period, compiled and illustrated by Tachibana Morikuni, a prominent painter associated with the Kano school. "Ehon Oshukubai" is an important example of an Edo-period Japanese illustrated painting manual (ehon). The book contains numerous beautiful traditional woodblock illustrations, including flowers, plants, landscapes and other subjects. The illustrations are especially attractive for collectors of Japanese art, ukiyo-e, ehon, woodblock printing, and Edo-period books. 📖 DETAILS • Title: Ehon Oshukubai (画本鶯宿梅) • Volumes: Vol. 5–7 bound together in 1 volume • Artist/Compiler: Tachibana Morikuni (橘守国) • Date: 1740 / Genbun 5 • Period: Edo Period • Printing: Japanese woodblock printing • Contents: 22 + 21 + 19 cho (62 cho total) • Size: Approx. 22.5 × 16 cm • Colophon: Present ⚠️ CONDITION This is an antique book approximately 286 years old. The original cover has been replaced. There are wormholes/insect damage, stains, discoloration, age-related wear and other signs of use and aging. The overall condition is fair for its age. Please carefully examine all photographs before purchasing. The photographs are an important part of the description. This is an antique item and is sold as-is. 🇯🇵 A fascinating piece of Japanese Ed

• Year: 1740
• Condition: Good

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