Kohana san - Crepe paper book Variant edition - almost square shaped
[Japan] Slightly smaller than known editions of this book, one of Hasegawa's nicest crepe paper productions. Written by Lieutenant F. M. Bostwick, U.S. Navy, and sung to the air of 'Ballyhooly'. Bostwick seems to have fallen in love with more than one Japanese geisha. Hasegawa's list of books at rear as issued.
Tokyo. Hasegawa Takejiro. 1892.
12 leaves. 18.2 x 16cm.
In good to very good condition. Covers with minor age wear and slightly darkened. Internally very good. First and last leaves with some separation at edge. nb35090010
