A21MEL Meiji Period ( 1868-1912) Japanese photo's of Bijin, ( Beautiful Women) with Tanka, ( japanese style of Poetry ). The photo's were staged to capture the feeling on the tanka.. Over 50 poems and Photo's, The Book is 112 years old. Bound with silk cover. The Condition is good, ( Photos and Tanka all Very good) but cover and the wood block have some stains. If interested let us know and we can send more photos.
Very rare to find. Collected at auction in Japan
Including 1 Hanga,( Wood Block), Bijin with Skull in the first pages of book.
Dated 1901,, was not made for purchase,( not for sale printed inside the cover)
Price: $580.00