Author: F. Hadland Davis
Title: Myths and Legends of Japan
Description: London, George G. Harrap, 1912 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this uncommon and beautifully illustrated anthology of myths and legends about Japan, compiled by F. Hadland Davis. The first edition of this work. An uncommon first edition.Illustrated with thirty-two colour plates by British artist Evelyn Paul, best known for her illustrations inspired by medieval illuminations, and the Gothic, Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements.Collated, complete.A wonderful collection of myths and legends, arranges in thirty-one chapters, and with chapters on Jizo, Yuki-Onna, thunder, legends of mount Fuji, supernatural beings, and the three maidens.With the inscription of Marian Perfect, dated Christmas 1912, to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Boards bright. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with back strip lightly age toned. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Evelyn Paul. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Myths & Legends of Japan F. Hadland Davis japanese myths folk tales F. Hadland Davis Evelyn Paul


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