(JAPAN -- ENCYCLOPEDIA.) Banpo Zensho. 13 volumes. 12mo format, 4 1/4x6 1/2 inches, original stitched blue paper wrappers with printed paper labels, light wear; occasional small spot of worm track; housed in period custom wooden cabinet case with a sliding front cover and brass handle (inexpert repairs). Japan, Kyoho 3 (1718)
Complete set of this rare pocket encyclopedia of historical objects containing illustrations and information on painting, calligraphy, pottery, coinage, stamps and swordsmithing.
