‘Urashima, the Fisher-Boy’ 1886 Japanese fairy tale crepe paper book

Item Details

Published by Kōbunsha founder Takejiro Hasegawa (1853-1938). About 26 pages; measures roughly 4 x 6 inches. Inside pages in very good shape, with vibrant colors. The front cover has a several wrinkles and very slight foxing; binding is largely worn away, hence the back cover, which was originally attached to/part of binding, is partially loose. Hand-sewn (silk ties) binding.