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3 Rare 18th C. Japanese Caricature Woodblock Books

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3 Rare 18th C. Japanese Caricature Woodblock Books

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3 volume old Japanese black ink woodblock print books. On paper found in book typed in English: "Artist's name not given. Believed to be 0-oka shumboku. 3 vols. complete 25.5 x 18. Date Temmei 8 (1788) Publisher Kawachuya Kihei and Kawachiya Hisuke, Osaka. This is the third edition of this rare book, the earlier editions are from 1720, and 1752." Each book features a collection of black ink eccentric caricature drawings. In all there are 30 images of whimsical funny character sketches. Each book measures 10" x 7 1/8". Fair overall condition having toning to paper and loss to cover consistent with age. In house continental USA Hill Auction Gallery shipping $35 plus insurance.

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3 Rare 18th C. Japanese Caricature Woodblock Books

Name: 3 Rare 18th C. Japanese Caricature Woodblock Books
SKU: 66556051
Price: 125 USD
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Estimate $100 - $1,000

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