Author: OGAWA, K[azumasa]
Title: Famous Castles and Temples in Japan
Description: Tokyo, (Ogawa Photoengraving Company}, (1885). First Edition. Softcover. Oblong folio (14-7/8" x 10-1/2") in original pink and green floral silk cloth over thin boards, two purple cord ties, green and gilt speckled finish inside the covers and on the facing free pages, all edges gilt. Illustrated with 35 hand-colored captioned collotypes with tissue guards of various Japanese temples and castles. Quite scarce. Minor fading and foxing to covers; bottom right corner lightly bumped throughout not affecting images. Near Fine .

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