Ishō Sekai (World of Designs)

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Ishō Sekai ["World of Designs"]

[Sawa], Kyūkō ... [et al.] [illustrated by]; Watanabe, Takijirō [woodblocks cut by].

Tōkyō: Seibikai, Meiji 34 [1901].

Issue 5 of the magazine Ishō Sekai, published by the Seibikai ("The Exquisite Beauty Association"). The eighteen textile designs included were provided by members of the Seibikai, and the woodblocks were cut by Watanabe Takijirō (Horiei III). The use of metallic pigments is a highlight of the work. Yamada Unsōdō was one of the distributors.

Issue 5 of Ishō Sekai. One stab-bound (musubitoji) volume, complete, on double leaves, traditional East Asian binding style (fukurotoji). Lower binding string worn away. Original wrappers lightly worn, small bumps and minor losses to extremities. Creases, light marks, ex-ownership inscription and ex-ownership stamps to lower wrapper. Ex-ownership stamp to upper wrapper verso. Thumbing, occasional marks, and light creases to leaves. [9] leaves. 24.2 ｘ 16.4 cm.

Ishō Sekai (World of Designs)
Price: $480.00 (USD)