商売往来絵字引. [Shōbai Ōrai ejibiki].
Illustrated Dictionary of Business Trade].
[Tokyo]. 大和屋喜兵衛. [Yamatoya Kihei]. Early Meiji [circa 1880]. Reprint. Stock ID #177180 This illustrated dictionary of business trade covers various items such as textiles, kimono, tools and equipment. Each item is delicated illustrated in colour, with a short explanation. When referring to this item please quote stockid 177180.
Two double page colour woodblocks, one half page, and many small colour images throughout, 18 x 12cm, 4 hole stab Japanese binding, 62 double folded leaves, title label on cover, insect damage on first 4 leaves affecting the first double page colour woodblock and the upper section of the half page. Occasional worming upper margins, lower corners of text a little soiled. Paper on covers a little crazed and abraded in places. An attractive and fascinating book holding firm but in used condition.
This work was published in the late Edo period in the mid-19th century, although this edition was most likely published in the early Meiji period. All the illustrations reflect items from the Edo period, rather than Meiji.
Price: $235.00 AU