Dec 17, 2020 - Sale 2555

Sale 2555 - Lot 316

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,200 - $ 18,000
(JAPAN -- WARFARE AND FORTIFICATION.) Nanba Gunki. Illustrated manuscript samurai campaign and warfare diary. 6 volumes in 2. 8vo format, 10 1/2x7 inches, original yellow paper wrappers with manuscript labels; light wear, later stitching; light dampstain at lower corner. Japan, circa 1750
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Manuscript text on military tactics with many hand-drawn diagrams of bastion fortification.

together with: A related manuscript scroll with a large ink and gouache central illustration. 5 sheets joined, 7x89 inches (7 1/2 feet); soft creases and minor edge wear. Japan, circa 1750.