Lot Essay
The original manuscripts of these books were by Kanda Sengen (Ittsushi) produced in 1731
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
ANONYMOUS: NITTO GYOFU
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ANONYMOUS: NITTO GYOFU
Late 18th/early 19th Century
fukurotoji-bon, manuscripts, 4 Vols. haru (spring), natsu (summer), aki (autumn) and fuyu (winter), depicting various fish, shells and whales, the first Vol., 7 pp. preface and table of contents, 33 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page and some with illustrations in ink, the second Vol., 34 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page with some ink drawings, the third Vol., 42 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page with ink drawings, the last Vol., 39 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page and illustrations in ink, some with later added colour, blue covers
26.3 x 15.8cm. (4)
Late 18th/early 19th Century
fukurotoji-bon, manuscripts, 4 Vols. haru (spring), natsu (summer), aki (autumn) and fuyu (winter), depicting various fish, shells and whales, the first Vol., 7 pp. preface and table of contents, 33 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page and some with illustrations in ink, the second Vol., 34 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page with some ink drawings, the third Vol., 42 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page with ink drawings, the last Vol., 39 leaves unnumbered, text 12 columns per page and illustrations in ink, some with later added colour, blue covers
26.3 x 15.8cm. (4)