Antique Japanese moral education reader, Meiji period, 1882, illustrated, vol. V

Description

An antique Japanese wahon book with stitched binding, published during the Meiji period.
An individual volume V from the series Shūshin setsuyaku, an educational moral reader used in Japanese schools in the late 19th century.
Vertical printed text with woodblock-printed illustrations.
The compiler is listed in the colophon as Kido Rin; the series was issued in several printings between 1879 and 1882.

Note

The Shūshin setsuyaku series is recorded in Japanese library and university archives as an illustrated educational publication associated with Kawanabe Kyōsai.

Style note

Illustrated educational book, late 19th century Japanese woodblock printing.

Condition

Antique condition.
Antique books may show natural signs of age (toning, small creases, minor edge wear), so please review the photos carefully.

Size

Size (approx.): 21 × 14 × 0.5 cm.

Shipping

Safe and tracked shipping from Latvia (Riga Gallery of Japanese Art CloudyYokomido).