Shinhakken Hokusai to namichidori higachō (Newly Discovered Secret Picture Book of Hokusai)
Tokyo: Gakubundo [Gabundo], (1969). Hokusai. Shohan [Limited Edition]. Large 4to. Pp. [285] Lavishly illustrated with 27 color plates, some folding. Other brush drawings with rice-paper tissue guards. Original morocco-backed cloth, gilt characters stamped on spine. Edition limited to 800 copies. In the orange cloth chemise with purple silk ties. Gilt-stamped lettering on spine has partially flaked; chemise shows very slight wear and soiling. Withal, a presentable, well-preserved copy. Near Fine / Chemise and Box Very Good. Item #5261
In the publisher's box with printed wood veneer title label on lid top panel and side panels. An uncommon publication, with the last recorded auction sale in the West at Sothebys London, 1977. Scarce.
Price: $850.00