[IMAIZUMI, SADASUKE]. 今泉定介.

京都大内裏古地図. 6冊. [Kyōto Daudairi kochizu. 6-satsu].
[Old Maps of Heian Palace Ground. 6 Plans].

東京. [Tokyo]. 弘文館. [Kobunkan]. Meiji 34 [ 1901]. Stock ID #178294

This set of six colour folding plans comes with attractive card covers adorned with silver crane designs and a title label on the upper covers. The unfolded dimensions of the plans measure approximately 54 x 65cm, folding neatly into a compact size of 18 x 24cm.

The plans utilize colour as a highlight, resulting in varying degrees of colour usage across the set. Some maps have more colour elements than others, with the final plan primarily featuring colour along the borders. There is occasional light browning, mainly along the folds of the maps. The fourth map exhibits a little more browning, but it remains in very good condition. The covers also display some browning, particularly noticeable on the fifth plan's cover. Additionally, there is a small area of worming on the margin of the sixth plan not affecting the plan.

Overall, this set is very good and visually appealing, offering an attractive collection of folding plans with minor signs of age such as light browning and minimal flaws.

These six plans of the Kyoto Royal Palace ground are part of the renowned series called "Kojitsu Sosho" (故実叢書), which comprises 168 books and 12 diagrams. The series was edited by Imaizumi Sadasuke and published between 1899 and 1906. The plans, numbered 1 to 6, provide intricate and detailed layouts of the buildings and their compounds within the Heian Palace.

Each plan offers a comprehensive depiction of the architectural arrangements and spatial organization within the palace grounds, allowing for a deeper understanding of the historical layout. The sixth plan, titled "Outline Map of Kyoto Capital," provides the location of the palace within the broader city of Kyoto.

These valuable plans serve as valuable resources for studying the history and architecture of the Kyoto Royal Palace, providing insights into the design and structure of this significant cultural site.

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