[Antiquarian book fair advertisement, Tokyo]
Tokyo: [Meiji Koten-kai], [1935]. 15" x 21" off-white broadside with black and brown text in the Japanese language. An advertisement for an antiquarian book sale held at the Matsuzakaya Department Store in Ueno, Tokyo. Sale was stated to feature rare Meiji and Trisha era signed books, poetry, first editions, manuscripts, and other literature from private collections. Includes a list of participating bookstores: Matsuzakaya, Kobunsho, Kinouchi Shoten, Shinsheido, Hakurinsha, Inoue Shoten, Isseido, Jidai-ya, and Genseido. Event was organized by the Meiji Koten-kai (Meiji Classical Association). Broadside has pinholes in the corners, fold lines, and a few chips along the edge with loss. Overall, text is bright and clean. Very good. Item #2697
Price: $400.00