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Illustrated erotic book, shunga, colour woodblock print. 3 volumes. Covers: replacement, lilac. Title slips: replacement. Contents: (vol. 1) 16 leaves: 5 single pages of preface, 1 single-page illustration, 7 double-page illustrations, 1 single-page illustration, 10 single pages of text; (vol. 2) 13 leaves: 1 single-page illustration, 7 double-page illustrations 1 single-page illustration, 10 single pages of text; (vol. 3) 13 leaves: 1 single-page illustration, 7 double-page illustrations, 1 single-page illustration, 10 single pages of text. Inscribed and signed. In fabric-covered chitsu case.
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