Hiroo Shoeido Ishokubu (ed.)

Shushu: Collection of Woodblock Printed Envelope Samples (3 vol. set, 270 samples) (1924-25)

Kyoto: Hiroo Shoeido, 1924-25. 3 volumes, each fukurotoji-style pouch binding; stripe design on each. 9.5" x 6.5" (each) ; 3 volumes ; volume I: [30 leaves] (1924) ; volume II: [30 leaves] (1925) ; volume III: [30 leaves] (1925). Collection of 270 woodblock-printed designs (90 in each volume) on 1.5" x 3.5" "money" envelopes, joyfully adorned with bright colors and clever designs. Covers show minor wear and smudging; inside pages exhibit light foxing, though overall good condition. Item #255

Edited by Hiroo Shoeido Ishokubu; sold by Sakuraiya (Kansai area) and by Kogeisha (Kanto area). Vols. 2 & 3 also sold by Unsodo (Kansai area).

Price: $2,000.00