Superb, woodblock printed Kimono design book by Shimomura Gyokuko (Tamahiro)
[Japan] A stunning and very unusual Japanese woodblock printed book of kimono designs by Tamamura Gyokuko. A number of the designs are very vivid and striking. The title in Japanese is 'Kasane Koromo'. Only one copy found at a university in Kyoto.
Kyoto. Unsodo / Honda Ichijiro. 1908.
17 leaves. 34 x 24.2cm.
In very good condition. Covers with some age wear. Internally very good with only minor wear and a few marks. Tissue interleaves creased and a bit darkened. b35011333
