Dec 17, 2020 - Sale 2555

Sale 2555 - Lot 317

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,800 - $ 2,200
(JAPAN.) Miyako Meisho. Approximately 180 double-page and 70 full-page woodblock illustrations. 6 volumes. 8vo format, 10 1/2x7 1/4 inches, original blue paper wrappers with printed label slips, well-worn with later stitching; light thumb wear, minor scattered staining, an occasional short worm track. Japan, Tenmei 6 (1786)

Additional Details

Finely illustrated guidebook to western Japan, including Kyoto.

together with: Saikoku Junrei Saikenki. Several woodblock maps and illustrations. Oblong 8vo format, 3x7 1/2 inches, original patterned paper wrappers, moderately worn; small dampstain at upper edge. Japan, Kansei 3 (1791). A small-scale portable guidebook to the western regions of Japan including detailed information on places to visit such as temples, lodging, where to eat, and dangers to avoid.