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Kwacho Gwaden. Studies of Birds and Flowers

Kwacho Gwaden. Studies of Birds and Flowers

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Kwacho Gwaden. Studies of Birds and Flowers

by [Japan] Taito, Katsushika

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1849. Paperback. Very good. 60 Japanese woodcuts in dark and pale gray, with a delicate pink wash, by the artist Taito Katsushika, a pupil of Hokusai. Birds illustrated include cranes, peacocks and pine tree, nightingale and plum tree, wild geese, inko birds and purple magnolia, and others. With a very early rough translation of title and author on a handwritten label & a blue paper label inside back cover. 8vo, dark brown wrappers with pattern of interlocking circles, title label printed in red. Stitched binding unraveling, o/w all together, complete, woodblocks fresh and clean, some with penciled titles in English, o/w very good. HKD2710.

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Title
Kwacho Gwaden. Studies of Birds and Flowers
Author
[Japan] Taito, Katsushika
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very good
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Date Published
1849
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