Edition: First
Illustrated By: Mark Severin
Published By: Folio Society
A popular 17th century Japanese poet and novelist, here are fives of brief Ihara Saikaku's love stories. Bound in light blue silk with gilt titles. The text is translated by William Theodore de Barry with wood engravings by Mark Severin. Slipcase in plum is quite worn at the edges but entirely functional. pp.159. Good+ (slipcase in fair condition). An important Japanese novelist.
Book Condition: Good+
Author: Ihara Saikaku
Binding: Hardback
Price £5.00
