Kokon moyō-shū: musō kōeki monchō (Collection of ancient and modern designs: patterns to gain unparalleled profits)

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Kokon moyō-shū: musō kōeki monchō ["Collection of ancient and modern designs: patterns to gain unparalleled profits"]

Murakami, Masatake [edited by].

Ōsaka: Maekawa Zenbē, Meiji 18 [1885].

A copperplate-engraved textbook on design, featuring ten pages of colour designs (the colours possibly woodblock-printed), the rest monochrome. Perhaps intended as a manual for budding graphic designers, the work includes instructions on creating patterns and kamon crests as well as information on the tools required. As the title suggests, both traditional patterns and contemporary motifs are featured. 

One four-hole-bound (yotsumetoji) volume, complete, on double leaves, traditional East Asian binding style (fukurotoji). Original wrappers worn, with losses and ex-ownership notes. Mounted daisen title panel lacking. Thumbing, marks, and slight discolouration to leaves. Fukurotoji split in places. 16 leaves. 11.2 x 16 cm.

Kokon moyō-shū: musō kōeki monchō (Collection of ancient and modern designs: patterns to gain unparalleled profits)
Price: $550.00 (USD)