Japan in Days of Yore - 4 vols. complete by Walter Dening
[Japan] Lovely, complete set of this 4-volume series on the olden days of Japan illustrated with numerous woodblock prints. Single volumes or pairs sometimes turn up but a full set in such nice condition is difficult to find these days. Walter Dening (1846-1913) first came to Japan in 1873 and lived most of the rest of his life there. The four volumes are: "Human Nature in a Variety of Aspects" (Volume 1), "Wounded Pride and How it Was Healed" (Volume 2), and "The Life of Miyamoto Musashi (Volumes 3 and 4). From 1888-1890, Dening also wrote a 5-volume series titled, 'The Life of Toyotomi HIdeyoshi'.
Tokyo. The Hakubunsha. 1887-1888. Original stitched printed wraps, total of 23 colour woodblock prints (6 each in Vols. 1, 3 & 4 and 5 in Vol. 2 as issued). pp.[4], iv, 87, [3]; [2], 71, [3]; [4], 88, [2]; [4], 82, [2]. Each 18.2 x 12.5cm.
In very good condition, string bindings firm. Minor wear to wraps. Internally very good. In modern custom made folding case. b36051604
