Peasant protest and justice in Japan - antique Meiji Japanese book, 1886, Sakura gimin den

Sakura gimin den. Antique Japanese book. Meiji period, 1886. Published by Kakuseisha. Single volume.

This book centers on the story of Sakura Sogo, a figure tied to Japanese popular historical memory, peasant protest, and the idea of moral appeal against unjust rule. It belongs to Meiji popular print culture, where historical legend, social justice narrative, and public reading were brought together in compact printed books.

The 1886 edition is bibliographically established. The surviving records confirm the publisher Kakuseisha, the date 1886, and a listed price of 80 sen. Bibliographic records also connect the illustrated component of this edition with Adachi Ginko.

Condition

Antique condition. Natural age-related wear is present, including paper toning, signs of time to the cover and edges, and general handling wear consistent with an authentic old Japanese book. Please review the photos carefully.

Size

Size (approx.): 12 x 18 cm.

Shipping

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For US buyers

This item enters the United States duty-free.