Dec 17, 2020 - Sale 2555

Sale 2555 - Lot 308

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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(JAPAN -- EQUESTRIAN.) Small archive of manuscript items relating to Samurai horse care. Japan, Koka 3 (1846)
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Set of 8 manuscript volumes sporadically illustrated with diagrams of horses, saddles, shoeing techniques and other elements of horse care. 8vo format, 10 1/4x7 inches, cord-stitched with manuscript titles to upper covers; minor wear.

Kaden Gunba Hissho (military equestrian guide). 2 volumes bound as one with several diagram illustrations. 9 3/4x6 1/2 inches, original pale blue patterned paper wrappers with manuscript title label, minor wear, later stitching.

Fine manuscript scroll illustrated with four horse diagrams. 2 sheets joined, 6 1/2x32 inches overall; fine condition, mounted to later wooden roller.