Katsuragawa Hoshu (1751–1809) Hendrik Doeff (1777-1835) | A Compendium of Dutch Writing (Wa-Ran jii) | Edo period, 19th century

Property from the Japan Society Library, London

Katsuragawa Hoshu (1751–1809)

Hendrik Doeff (1777-1835)

A Compendium of Dutch Writing (Wa-Ran jii)

Edo period, 19^th century

woodblock printed book, 13 volumes, frontispiece titled as above, signed Katsuragawa Hoshu zoshin and sealed, preface dated 1855 (Ansei 2); binding: fukurotoji (pouch binding), blue covers with stylised chrysanthemum and geometric motif, with title slips; encased in three 20^th century fitted blue linen board cases with impressed gold leaf Japan Society Imperial chrysanthemum crest

Obon: 25.5 x 18 cm., 10 x 7⅛ in.