Lot 1259 , Inouye, Jukichi - Home Life in Tokyo. 1st edition, 8vo, colour woodblock frontispiece, numerous woodblock drawings. Publisher’s pictorial colour woodblock printed covers, stitched with cotton ties, front cover top right

° Inouye, Jukichi - Home Life in Tokyo. 1st edition, 8vo, colour woodblock frontispiece, numerous woodblock drawings. Publisher’s pictorial colour woodblock printed covers, stitched with cotton ties, front cover top right with embossed stamp - ‘’Thacker & Co., Bombay’’, in original folding Chitsu cloth case with bone clasps and printed spine label. Tokyo [The Tokyo Printing Company], 1910 Note: According to the preface, this book marks the first instance of a native Japanese author explaining domestic customs of Japan to foreigners, such as avoiding excessive perfume, proper bath usage, and sitting etiquette. It is both fascinating and beautifully printed.
£100-150

Sold for £180