Upper and "Lower" volumes. Two books.
This classic anthology of waka was the work of Ki-noTsurayuki and others, compiled at an explicit Imperial command. The books shown here belong to what are generally
known as "Saga Books," for the reason that they belonged
to the series of books of the old Japanese literature, published
by a wealthy man, named Sumikura Soan, whose residence
was at Saga of Yamashiro province. Soan was a pupil of
Fujiwara Seiga; he studied calligraphy under Hon-ami
Koetsu, with whom he was associated intimately in various
activities and in publishing books, etc.
(B d 2)KOKIN WAKASHU
A "doll-festival" book (printed on ganpi, or thin rice paper).
One book.
This is a reprint in An-ei 9th year (1781) of the first
edition published in Kyoho 2nd year (1717).
The manuscript copy for block printing was written by
Kogetsutei Takahiro.
This is typical of diminutive books for which there was
at one time great demand. The "doll-festival" books were
so called for the reason they were thought to be small enough
to make fit decorations for the alter of the Doll's Festival in
March.
(B d 3)RUIJI MEISHO WAKASHU
vol. 1 to Vol. 8.
Red-covered books, or the books bearing covers printed in
red. Eight books.
Written by Satomura Shotaku.
It bears a postscript by the author with date, Kan-ei 8th
year (1931).
It is a collection of picturesque waka, selected from
Niju-ichi-dai-shu, all pertaining to famous places of scenic
fame, and arranged according to the "Iroha" (alphabetical)
order and according to various provinces.
(B d 4)HYAKUNIN ISSHU HITOYO GATARI (EVENING TALES ON ONE HUNDRED POEMS BY ONE HUNDRED POETS)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 9. Illustrated. Nine hooks.
Written by Ozaki Masayoshi.
Illustrated by Oishi Matora.
Published by Tsurugaya Kuhei, in Tempo 4th year (1833).
The book contains explanations on the meaning of the
hundred waka by as many poets (forming the playing cards)
as well as biographical notes on the poets themselves.
(B d 5)SHOKUNIN-ZUKUSHI UTA AWASE (ALL-CRAFTSMEN'S POETRY CARDS)
Illustrated. One book.
A reproduction in Kansei 1st year (1789) by Kaga Zenzo,
Osaka, of the edition published in An-ei 7th year (1777).
Followers of various crafts are pictorially represented,
while their characteristic manners are described in the form
of waka, both being made to match somewhat in the form of
playing cards.
(B d 6)YEDO SHOKUNIN UTA-AWASE (YEDO CRAFTSMEN'S POETRY CARDS)
Two volumes. Two books.
Illustrated by Isobe Chikai.
The book has a preface written by Fujiwara Yasuchika,
dated Bunka 5th year (1808), in which it is stated that it,
was written from the memoranda taken by Isobe Chikai of
the Uta-awase (probably Poetry Cards contest) held in July,
Bunka 2nd year (1805) at the Asakusa temple.
(B d 7)EIRI TEITOKU KYOKA SHU (COLLECTION OF TEITOKU'S KYOKA ILLUSTRATED)
Three books.
A reprint of the original edition published by Kashiwaya
Yohei in Tenwa 2nd year (1682).
The book is a collection of the Kyoka composed by Teitoku, a Kyoka expert, with the pictorial illustrations done by
Hishigawa Moronobu.
(B d 8)OKAMOCHI KASHU WAGA-OMOSHIRO (OKAMOCHI'S VERSES, "FOR MY OWN AMUSEMENT")
Two books.
This is a collection of Kyoka and Chinese Verses, with a
preface dated Kansei 1st year (1790).
Tegara Kunimochi is the author of this book.
(B d 9)OKUNO HOSOMICHI (THE NARROW LANES of OKU)
One book.
Written by Matsuo Basho.
This is the celebrated work of Basho, the greatest master
of Haiku (17-syllable versese) ever produced in Japan, being
an account of his travels in the Oku districts so called. It
covers his extensive peregrinations: He left his home in
Yedo in 1689, and after visiting Kozuke, Shimozuke, Iwaki,
Iwashiro, Rikuzen and Rikuchu, etc., he came out to Mutsu
and Dewa and then crossed over to the Hokkaido and returning to Mino, he embarked a ship there, bound for a pilgrimage
to Ise.
This was a reproduction, made by Mucho, in 1770, of the
Izutsuya edition with postscripts of Soryu in Genroku 7th
year (1694) and of Kyorai in the following year.
(B d 10)HAIKAI ICHIYO SHU (COLLECTION OF HAIKAI LEAVES)
Nine books.
Written by Matsuo Basho.
Compiled by Kogakuan and others.
This is the complete works of Basho, containing his
letters and miscellaneous writings as well as all his Haiku
composed during his lifetime.
It has a preface dated Bunsei 10th year (1827).
(B d 11)MUTAMAGAWA
In 3 volumes. One book.
Published by Yorozuya Seibei, Yedo, in Horeki 2nd year
(1752).
This is a book of "Senryu," a species of haiku (17-syllable
poem) which ignores the rules and conventions with which
the haiku is bound, and generally contains comic or satirical
views on life. It was in great vogue during the eras of
Horeki and Meiwa (1751-1772), and may be described as
short comic verse.
(B d 12)TSUREDZUREGUSA
With Illustrations. Two books.
Written by Yoshida Kenko.
A later reprint of the edition bearing the date Kanbun
1Oth year (1670).
This is the most celebrated of literary productions of this
kind, embodying the occasional jottings of the priest Kenko,
written some time between 1330 and 1336. It is a book of a
miscellaneous interest, treating of all conceivable subjects,
apparently without order but with a certain streak of philosophy typical of the literary recluse pervading through the
book. The style is at once elegant, concise and limpid, and
the ideas and sentiments expressed savor of Confucianism.
Buddhism, even Taoism. There are gems of poetry, epigrams,
short stories, arguments in a miniature and some penetrating
criticisms on art as well as pungent observations on life and
manners. The priest Kenko, judging from his writings, may
be supposed to have been a man of the world as well as a
philosopher and a Buddhist recluse of literary prodivity. He
died in 1350.
CLASSICAL ROMANCES, ETC.
(B d 13)ISE-MONOGATARI
One book.
The book is a reprint, produced somewhere between Manji
and Kanbun eras (1661-1672), of the edition bearing the
epilogue by Sanjonishi Sanetaka, dated Choroku 2nd year
(1458).
The Ise-Monogatari is made after the manner of a collection of waka, so arranged as to make it read like a life of
a man given to waka-composing. Mast of the poems were the
work of the famous poet, Arihara Narihira, but the alleged
fact that the author of the book was Narihira himself is not
substantiated, because it contains poems written by persons
of later ages than Narihira's. But it is a typical example of
the literature of the Heian period and left a great influence
on the later Japanese literature.
(B d 14)ISE-MONOGATARI
With Illustrations. Two books.
Illustrations by Shimokobe Shinsui.
Published by Suharaya in Kansei 5th year (1793).
(B d 15)GENJI-MONOGATARI (THE ROMANCE OF GENJI)
With a genealogy, etc. With Illustrations. Thirty books.
The author of this great work, in fifty five volumes, beginning with the book of "Paulownia Jar," was the gifted court
lady, Murasaki Shikibu. It was supposed to be written between 1001 and 1006. It is, without doubt, a great masterpiece, conceived upon a gigantic scale, though its plots were
confined within the narrow limits of the Kyoto Court, and is
well worthy of the first place in the literary history of Japan.
Moreover, the book has an immense historical value, as
it is a graphic description of the social conditions of the times,
depciting, as it does, the inner life of upper class women of
those days, and is also rich in sagacious observations on
many aspects of life and nature. Its influence on the national
literature of Japan is enormous; it is an undying source of
literary inspiration to subsequent writers.
The illustrated books here shown are typical of many
editions in circulation during the Tokugawa period, published
probably in the Genroku era (1688-1704).
(B d 16)EIGA-MONOGATARI
With "contents," genealogy, etc. Illustrated. Nine books.
This book may be regarded as part of the orthodox history of Japan, a continuation of the "Rokkoku-shi" which
closed with the times of Koko Tenno (58th Emperor). The
Eiga-Monogatari starts with the period of Uda Tenno (59th
Emperor) and ends with the reign of Horikawa Tenno (73rd
Emperor), describing the chief events of the intervening years
of nearly two centuries until 1092. The book is made up of
forty volumes of which the first thirty volumes were presumably written by Akazome-no-Emon and the latter ten
volumes by Dewa-no-Ben.
The book here shown are typical of those commonly
circulated during the Tokugawa period, published probably
between 1661 and 1703.
(B d 17)HEIJI-MONOGATARI (STORIES OF HEIJI ERA)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 3. Three books. With Illustrations.
Published by Bundaiya Jirobei in 1685.
This is a book describing the war of Heiji in 1159 in
which the two rival clans of Taira and Genji confronted each
other in warlike array as a result of the political contest
between Fujiwara Nobuyori and Fujiwara Michinori (Shinsei), into which they allowed themselves to be involved. The
author of the book is said to have been Hamuro Tokinaga,
but this is not certain.
(B d 18)HEIKE-MONOGATARI (TALES OF HEIKE)
Val. 1 to Vol. 12. Twelve books.
This is a reprint published in Tempo 14th year (1843) of
the edition bearing the date, Kyoho 12th year (1727).
The title of this book is quite appropriate, inasmuch as
it is essentially a book of Heike, or the great Taira family,
beginning with the record of Tadamori, the father of the
notorious dictator, Taira-no-Kiyomori, covering the full period
of the glories of the short-lived tyrant, It is a narrative of
twenty years of the luxuries, tyrannies and splendors of
Kiyomori from his rise to his inevitable fall. Running
through the whole book may be noted the melancholy
Buddhist strain that "those who thrive must decline and fall
at last," and that therefore "men should not overvalue the
felicites of this world but seek happiness in the life to come."
Thus the miseries and tragedies of the fall are painted in
more poignant terms than the splendors of prosperity. The
style is exquisite, the whole composition being written in
matrical prose, meant to be sung to the accompaniment of the
lyre. The author of the book is unknown, though some authorities say it was Nyudo Yukinaga. It is generally con
sidered to be written in early Kamakura period (early 13th
century).
(B d 19)GIKEI-KI (THE STORY OF YOSHITSUNE)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 8. Illustrated. Eight books.
Published in Genroku 10th year (1687) by Umemura
Saburobei.
Though its author is unknown, the book is believed to
have been written some time between the early and middle
parts of the Ashikaga period (1333-1573). It depicts the
romantic life of Minamoto-no Yoshitsune who had played an
indispensable part in the war with the Heike, thereby establishing the glorious ascendancy of his elder brother, Yoritomo,
and yet through the jealousy of his mighty brother, had to pass
the last years of his life in the pathetic flight from his pursuit
and to die at last the tragic death of a hunted fugitive in the
mountains of a northern province.
(B d 20)SOGA-MONOGATARI (THE ROMANCE OF SOGA BROTHERS)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 12. Illustrated. Twelve books.
Published in Kanbun 11th year (1671).
The book tells of the full story in a romantic and pathetic
style of the vendetta of the famous Soga brothers, Sukenari
and Tokimune, who, in a night raid, succeeded in killing Kudo
Suketsune, the foeman of their late father, in 1193, when the
victim had accompanied Yoritomo's hunting expedition near
Mount Fuji. This story of the "filial Soga brothers," together
with the foregoing story of Yoshitsune, have formed for
generations the fruitful source of literary and artistic inspirations, the name of the heroes having passed into the household
terms of Japan. The author of the book is unknown, but there
is reason to suppose that the story was written some time
in the 14th century, and that its first publication in book had
been effected by the middle of the Muromachi period (13921603).
FICTION OF YEDO DAYS
(B d 21)GABI KOSHI
First & Second volumes. Two books.
Complide by Isseido.
Published in Meiwa 6th year (1769).
This is a kind of fiction album, containing some specimen
pages of various works of fiction published between 1608 and
1774. The specimens included are of the so-called "soft"
literature, treating of the lighter, humorous and even licentious pictures of life. The selections represent the most typical
and quaintest of each category of fiction. These are divided
into six classes: Kanazoshi, Chishi, Saikaku-bon, Ukiyo-soshi,
Koshoku-bon, Hachimonjiya-bon.
(B d 22)KOATSUMORI (YOUNG ATSUMORI)
Illustrated, sidelong book. One book.
Printed in Manji or Kanbun era (1657-1673).
This is a story book belonging to the so-called "Kanazoshi" variety - easy miscellany. It tells of the life story of
the famous Taira warrior, Atsumori, who died at the Ichinotani battle. It is full of episodes illustrating the hero's filial
piety and the miraculous interventions of Buddha and the
gods.
The Kanazoshi book is a sort of popular imitation of the
elegant romances identified with the great literature of the
Fujiwara epoch. The style is easy and popular, but the subject treated is rather ambitious, being taken from the higher
classes of nobles and warriors, chiefly for the moral improvement of women and young readers. The stories are of infinite
variety, there being quasi-religious stories, savoring strongly
of Buddhist sermons, stories of love and revenge, ghost
stories, etc.
(B d 23)KANA ZOSHI
First and second volumes. Two books.
Complied by Mizutani Futo.
Early Meiji edition (19th century).
The book is a monograph on "Kana Zoshi."
(B d 24)FUJINO HITOANA MONOGATARI (STORY OF HUMAN CAVES IN MOUNT FUJI)
Illustrated. One book.
Kan-ei 4th year (1626) edition.
This is a romance of which the hero, Nitta Shiro Tadanobu, a trusted henchman of the second Kamakura Shogun,
Yoriiye, makes daring explorations of the caves of Mount
Fuji at the command of his master.
(B d 25)HITOMOTO KIKU (A HAPPY STROKE)
Illustrated. Three books.
Manji 3rd year (1660) edition.
A simple love story.
(B d 26)TO-SEI KANEMOCHI KATAGI (THE WAYS OF RICH PERSONS OF THESE DAYS)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 5. One book.
Written by Nagaido Kiyu.
Meiwa 7th year (1770) edition.
This is a fiction treating of the manners of "modern rich
folk." a characteristic example of the so-called "katagi-mono"
("manners" stories). The style is easy and humorous. Many
novels of this kind have been published, depicting, or alleging
to depict, in a humorous vein the characteristic manners and
ways of thinking of different classes and occupations of men.
This class of fiction, however, is only a branch, so to
speak, of the more comprehensive light literature, known as
Ukiyo-soshi, (worldly jottings), of which the famous Ihara
Saikaku was the greatest exponent. His "Koshoku Ichidaiki"
was very famous. Whereas the "Kana-soshi," previously
referred to, followed the literary traditions of the "Otogisoshi" of the Muromachi period (1392-1603), treating chiefly
of the highclass persons such as nobles and samurai, the
Ukiyo-soshi, inaugurated by Saikaku, chiefly treated the
lives and manners of common people.
(B d 27)SEKEN HAHAOYA KATAGI (THE WAYS OF MOTHERS)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 5. Illustrated. One book.
Written by Mankei Bairei.
Kansei 5th year (1793) edition.
A novel depciting the common characteristics of typical
mothers.
(B d 28)HINOSHITA KAIZAN MEIJIN SOROE (THE MOST BRILLIANT GALAXY OF CELEBRITIES UNDER THE SUN)
A reproduction. One book.
This is a novel example of the "Aka-hon" (red books).
The "red books" so called were children's toy books, got up
in fancy style, containing fairy tales, fit for young folk. The
name was derived from the fact that such books had red
covers.
(B d 29)KUMA IPPIKI TORONA (WOULD LIKE TO CATCH ONE BEAR)
A reproduction. One book.
An interesting specimen of the red book. This type of
books had been in much vogue from Hoei (1704) to Horeki
period (1764).
(B d 30)AKA-HON CHIE KAGAMI (RED BOOK: THE MIRROR OF WIT)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 5. One book.
Written by Seisai-shujin Hantaishi.
Meiwa 7th year (11770) edition.
An instructive tale for children, written in an amusing
and humorous style. Though strictly not a "red book," it is
included in this group because it professes to be one.
(B d 31)SHIMPAN SOGA ICHIDAIKI (NEWLY PUBLISHED, THE LIVES OF THE SOGAS)
Illustrated. Five books.
This is a romantc story about the famous vendetta of the
two Soga brothers. The illustrations are of ukiyoe of the
Torii style. Published probably during Horeki period (1751-1764).
This is a typical example of what was called "Kuro-hon,"
or black books. Bound with black covers, this species of
story books were written in a style easily readable by even
children, though they were intended for general public. The
black books had been in great prevalence from Enkyo (1744)
to An-ei (1781).
(B d 32)JUFUKU ENMAN (BLESSEDNESS COMPLETE)
Illustrated. Two books.
Illustrated by Fujikawa Ginsetsu.
A "black" book.
(B d 33)SEISUI-KI (RISE AND FALL RECORDS)
Illustrated. Two books.
Illustrated by Torii Kiyotsune.
A "black" book.
(B d 34)KYODENSHU JUROKU RIKAN (MASTER KYODEN'S SIXTEEN MIRRORS OF PROFITABLE VIRTUES)
Illustrated by Santo Kyoden.
Kansei 11th year (1799) edition.
The title of this book is a parody on "Chodensu Juroku
Rakan." It is a typical example of what was called "Yellowcover book," which had been in great prevalence between An-ei
(1772) and Bunka (1818) of which the principal physical
characteristic was the yellow color of its covers. At first the
yellow-cover books generally contained jokes and puns, plays
on words, but later began to treat of stories of love and
revenge, couched in humorous, often satirical words.
(B d 35)MUKASHI GATARI TANLENBURO (OLD STORY: FASHIONABLE BATHS)
One book.
Written by Shikitei Samba.
Illustrated by Utagawa Kunisada.
This is an example of the "Gakkan-bon," (many-volumebooks). Whereas the yellow-covers books consisted of five
sheets (10 pages), this gakkan-bon, as its name indicates,
is a thicker book, made up of several smaller books stitched
together.
(B d 36)SATE MO SONO UKIYONOSUKE BANASHI" (HERE'S THAT STORY ABOUT UKIYONOSUKE)
One book.
Written by Shikitei Samba.
Illustrated by Utagawa Kunisada.
(B d 37)MAZU-YONDE MIKUNI KOJORO ("NOW READ THIS TALE OF MIKUNI KOJORO)
One book.
Written by Santo Kyozan.
Illustrated by Utagawa Kunisada.
Tempo 10th year (1839) edition.
(B d 38)OHANA-HANSHICHI TSUKINOMAYU OBANO NO FURISODE (TALE OF ROMANCE BETWEEN MAIDEN OHANA AND YOUTH HANSHICHI)
One book.
Written by Santo Kyozan.
(B d 39)DOYO MYOMYOGURUMA (CHILDREN'S TALE: VERY CURIOUS WHEELS)
Twenty five books.
Vol. 1 to Vol. 8. Written by Tanekazu between Ansei
2nd year (1855) and Ansei 6th year (1859).
Vol. 9 to Vol. 13. Written by Shunba between Ansei 6th
year (1859) and Man-en 2nd year (1861).
Vol. 14 to Vol. 25. Written by Tanehiko between Bunkyu
2nd year (1862) and Keio 4th year (1868).
This is a notable example of Gakkan-bon, being a long
romance, written in easy language with numerous illustrations.
(B d 40)EGUCHIAI FUKUBE NO TSURU (ILLUSTRATED PUNS: TENDRILS OF THE GOURD)
Three books.
Selected by Unwatei Koyu.
Illustrated by Matsukawa Hazan.
Published by Suieido, Kaei 4th year (1851).
This is a representative specimen of the so-called "Juguchi-bon," a kind of book of nonsense verse, containing spicy
examples of puns and plays on words, etc.
(B d 41)KOJITSUKE KOSHIN BANASHI (FAR-FETCHED TALES, OLD AND NEWS)
Vol. 2. One book.
The book contains a preface by one Oka Hakku, Kansei
4th year (1792).
This is a book of jokes and funny anecdotes.
BOOKS OF AMUSEMENT, ETC.
(B d 42)KO-U (A TEXT FOR RECITAION FOR "NO," OR CLASSICAL DRAMA)
One of the "Koetsu books."
Printed by wooden blocks.
23.9 cm by 18 cm.
Yokyoku, or rhythmical compositions to be recited for
No, or classical dramas, had their origin in the days of
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1490), reaching the zenith of
glory in the days of Yashimasa (1433-1490).
The book here shown is one of those luxurious editions
of Yokyoku books of the Kanze school which were printed on
fancy paper, bearing fancy designs, by the wooden blocks
carved in relief, according to the text handwritten by Koetsu
himself.
It is one of the so-called Koetsu books, which occupy a
place of honor in the history of printing art in Japan, Koetsu
was the representaitve of Hon-ami family who were connoisseurs in all matters relating to the sword, himself no mean
judge of swords. Koetsu, however, added to his profession
many accomplishments, being at once a fine calligraphist and
art critic, and was, for that reason, one of the most courted
of men in his time. Being on terms of friendship with court
nobles and grandees of his time, Koetsu led a full and envied
life, dying in Kan-ei 14th year (1637). His body was buried
at Takagamine, northern Kyoto.
(B d 43)YOKYOKU BON"
Four books.
1. "Domyoji," "Shichiki-ochi," "Ugetsu," "Ayano-tsuzumi〝, "Hitachi-obi." Published by Yamamoto Chobei
in Genroku 3rd year (1690). One book.
2. "Aoinouye," "Kurotsuka," "Yamanba," "Momijigari,"
Dojofi.
Published by Kitamura Shirobei in Genroku 11th year
(1698). One book.
3. "Ukon," "Kanehira," "Ubasute," "Nishikigi," "Kurama-tengu." Published by Kamimura Jiroemon in
Enpo 5th year (1677). One book,
4. "Kantan," "Sassho-seki," "Nonomiya," "Nishikigi,"
Karafune.
Reprinted by Yamamoto Chobei in Tempo 11th year
(1840) of the original edition of Shotoku 6th year (1716).
One book.
(B d 44)GAI-O JIBIKI
One volume.
Published by Terade Zensuke, Osaka, 7th year of Myowa
(1770).
This is a dictionary of terms of Utai, or Yokyoku
(B d 45)SHIMAI TSUKI HYAKUBAN (ONE HUNDRED CLASSICAL DANCES)
Twenty books.
Published by Hayashi Izumi in Manji 1st year (1658).
(B d 46)YORIIYE KISSHO HAJIME
Illustrated. One hook.
This is a recitative story of the kind called "Rokudanbon," or "Six-acts-books."
(B d 47)ENYANO KOJIRO YOUCHI TAIKETSU
Illustrated. One book.
This is a recitative story of the "Rokudan-bon."
(B d 48)SUSANO-O-NO-MIKOTO HINOMOTO FURISODE HAJIME
Orthodox version used by Takemoto Chikugo-no-jo-Naoyuki. One book.
Written by Chikamatsu Monzaemon.
This is a notable example of what is known as Joruri-bon,
or books of ballad-dramas, from which vocal artists read out
stories to the accompaniment of which the marionet plays
were performed on the stage. The "orthodox version" means
that it was the authorized text used by the famous Jorurisinger, Takemoto Chikugo-no-jo, or better known as Takemoto
Gidayu. It was in Genroku 13th year (1701) that Chikugono-jo assumed the name Gidayu, and in Ho-ei 2nd year (1705)
he became attached to the Takemoto theatre - just about the
time when Chikamatsu Monzaemon became a regular playwright for the same theatre.
(B d 49)JORURI OKEIZU (GENEALOGY OF JORURI ARTISTS)
Three books.
Conceived by Takemoto Fudedayu.
Edited by Chikamatsu Shunsui.
Published in Tempo 13th year (1842).
This is a genealogical table, showing the ramifications of
different schools of Joruri artists, beginning with its founder,
Ono-no O-tsu.
(B d 50)HAIYU YOYO-NO-TSUGIKI
Vol. 1 to Vol. 5. Five books.
Written by Haiyudo Muyu.
Published by Koyudo in sansei 6th year (1859).
This is a genealogical list of principal actors of the three
great cities, viz., Yedo, Osaka and Kyoto.
(B d 51)YAKUSHA DAIFUKUCHO (THE LUCKY BOOK OF ACTORS)
Small books of sidelong shape. Three hooks.
Jointly written by Hachimonjiya Jisho and Baishiken
Hakuwo.
Printed in Tempo 2nd year (1831).
The book is a study of the comparative merits of the
chief actors of Yedo, Kyoto and Osaka written in a humorous
vein.
(B d 52)SAMPU GIJO KYAKUSHA HYOBAN-KI (THEATREGOERS OF THREE GREAT CITIES CRITICIZED)
Three books.
Written by "Sanba."
A reprint in Meiji 7th year (1874) of the Bunka 7th year
(1810) edition.
This is a humorous book embodying the satires and
criticisms on would-be theatre-connoisseurs of the three cities.
(B d 53)SHIBAI SAIKEN SANBASO
Two books.
Written by Tachika Enbasan.
Illustrated by Utagawa Kunisada.
This is a book containing particulars about actors, their
roles, etc.
(B d 54)O-TSUE-BUSHI GOSHIKI SHIRABE (LITERALLY, "OTSU-SONG, FIVE-TUNED MUSIC")
One book.
Illustrated by Sadanobu.
Evidently a book of popular song.
(B d 55)SUMO KIGEN (HISTORY OF WRESTLING)
1st series to 10th series. Ten hooks.
Printed in 1869.
This is a compilation of match scores, published twice
every year, winter and summer meets of the semi-annual
wresting tournaments held from 1774 to 1854; with some
information about the history of Wrestling.
