VARHM1 Noda Kyuho et al: HAN SHIN MEISHO ZU-E. (Views of Famous Sights in the Vicinity of Osaka and Kobe). 阪神名勝圖繪. N.p. (Osaka), 1917. Woodblock-printed colour map, woodblock-printed table of contents and 30 full page original woodblock colour prints. 34x23 cm. Orihon. Silk-covered boards. GBP 10,000.00 An excellent copy of a stunning and important album produced as a collaboration by five pioneers of the 'Shin Hanga' movement. The artists were: Noda Kyuho, Akamatsu Rinsaku, Mizushima Nihofu, Hata Tsuneharu and Naga Hyosai. The book opens with a woodblock-printed map of the area encompassing Osaka and Kobe. This map also has the title of the work. It is followed by a woodblock-printed table of contents and then 30 beautiful and accomplished full page colour woodblock printed imbued with the spirit of the 'Shin Hanga' movement. All text in Japanese. Very slight wear to the edges of the covers. Inside in near mint condition. Rare, particularly in such fine condition. Images available on request. Hillier: Art of the Japanese Book: pp. 1005-8 Subjects: Illustrated Books Travel Item 38 in List 209. URL for this record: hanshan.com/?n/VARHM1.HTM Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |