Two folded sheets.
Second edition published in Kampo 1st year (1742).
This is a second impression made in 1741 of that which
was originally published in 1686. It depicts the city and its
environs, illustrating its famous places.
(B f 2)HONCHO KOKUGUN KENCH ZUSETSU (ILLUSTRATED SKETCH OF VARIOUS COUNTIES IN JAPAN)
One folded sheet.
Written by Hiyama Gishin.
Contains a preface by Sato Issai, dated Bunsei 6th year
(1823).
This document embodies a sketch of the development of
various counties established since the reign of Jimmu Tenno
(660 B.C.) down to Tencho 1st year (824 A.D.) of Jun-na
Tenno, illustrated in a pictorial fashion.
(B f 3)BANSEI TAIHEI ZUSETSU (PICTORIAL REVIEW OF ERA OF PERENNIAL PEACE)
One folded sheet.
Prepared by Hiyama Gishin.
It contains an introductory remark by Tachihara Suiken,
Bunka 12th year (1815).
(B f 4)EDO MEISHO ZUE (ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF YEDO)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 7. Twenty books.
Compiled by Saito Sachio.
Illustrated by Hasegawa Settan.
Tempo 7th year (1836) edition.
This monumental work is divided into seven volumes
after the manner of the seven great stars. The city of Yedo
is treated according to seven geographical divisions after the
location of the seven stars, with the Shogun's castle-resident
in the centre. All the famous places, such as great temple
and shrines, places of scenic beauty and historical association
are depicted in graphic terms and with copious pictorial
illustrations. The book was originally compiled by Saito
Sachio during Kansei era (1789-1801) , but it was revised are
supplemented by his son, Agatamaro, only to be left to find
consummation by Gesshin, Agatamaro's son. Thus it repre
sents the work of over 30 years accomplished by the three
succeeding generations of men. Saito Sachio died in 179
63 years old.
(B f 5)ITSUKUSHIMA ZUE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF ITSUKU SHIMA)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 10. Ten books.
Compiled by Okada Kiyoshi.
Illustrated by Yamamo Shunhosai.
Copies of the treasures done by Shaku Nanho.
Published in Tempo 13th year (1842).
The printing blocks kept by the Itsukushima Shrine.
This is a detailed pictorial guide to, and illustration of
the great Itsukushima Shrine. The first five volumes at
devoted to descriptions, literary and graphic, of the main
shrine and other shrines and Buddhist temples scattered over
the sacred islands of Itsukushima, their architecture, scene
features of various famous spots and important rites and
festivities observed, etc. The latter five volumes contain
small replicas of priceless treasures kept at the Shrine, to
gether with their explanations. The postscript states that
the book was begun in 1828, and completed in 1842 Okada
Kiyoshi, the author, was a noted scholar of Hiroshima wh
it is said, had exhausted his private fortune in carrying out
this work.
(B f 6)DOCHU DACHINDSUKE NARABINI ZU (PICTORIA GUIDE AND REGULATION FARES)
One roll.
This is a kind of travel map, showing various important
routes, i.e., Tokaido, Kisokaido, and Nakasendo and the route
to Sendai of Oshu, all starting from Nihonbashi Bridge, Yedo,
with milages marked to all the important stages and additional
information about fares of conveyances, etc.
(B f 7)SHINKAN MINOBU KAGAMI (NEW EDITION, GUIDE TO MINOBU)
First, second & third volumes. Illustrated. Three books.
Illustrated. Three books.
Horeki 12th year edition (1762)
The book contains information concerning Minobu, the
sacred Buddhist mountain, the great monasteries of which
were founded by the famous Buddhist saint, Kobo Daishi.
(B f 8)BANZUKE RUI HARIKOMICHO (ALBUM OF VARIOUS LISTS AND PICTURES)
One book.
The album contains "List of Worldly Wisemen," "List of
Fools" (Bunsei era or 1818-1830), "Notes of a Fault-finding
Theatre-goer," "Picture of Expert Fan-thrower's Show," and
other amusing specimens, numbering 60 in all.
