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Illustrated book, colour woodblock-printed, Vol. 2 from a set of two volumes. Scenes of seasonal events with courtesans in Yoshiwara. Covers: Original, blue, embossed with lanterns bearing the crests of high-ranked courtesans. Title slips: Original, printed on buff slips pasted in top left corners of covers. Contents: (vol. 1) 27 leaves: 1 single title page inside front cover, 4 single pages of preface, 4 single pages of notes, 1 single-page opening illustration, 2 single pages of contents, 10 double-page illustrations, 23 single pages of text; (vol. 2) 22 leaves: 1 single-page opening illustration, 9 double-page illustrations, 22 single pages of text, 2 single pages advertising a sequel, 1 single page of publisher's colophon. Inscribed, signed and sealed.
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