Nyogo no Shima Takara no Irifune, or An Erotic Expedition to the Island of Women

Insui Shonin, Namean [preface by]; Utagawa, Kunimaro (Maromaru) [illustrated by].

Editore: [Japan] : [publisher not identified], ca. late Edo period [1850-1860s].

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A set of three books about Nyōgo Island, a legendary island in Japan where only women live. According to legend, if men drift ashore, they cannot easily extricate themselves from the hospitality of the women, and the island frequently appears as a paradise in light literature after the 17th century. This particular set of books is about the expedition of some men who have spare time on their hands to Nyōgo Island, where they have a most enjoyable time. The books contain many beautiful exotic illustrations, of Tang-style costumes, carpets with a foreign alphabet on, and so on. The three books contain a total eighteen colour woodblock-printed double-page illustrations. The naidai (inner title) of the books is Nyōgo no Shima Engi no Irifune. Original wrappers. Very minor foxing and thumbing, otherwise near fine to fine. Comes with non-original slipcase. 3 v., complete. 9, 8 leaves ; 6, 8 leaves ; 6, 8 leaves. 22 x 15 cm. Text in Japanese. Codice articolo 901

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Titolo: Nyogo no Shima Takara no Irifune, or An ...

Casa editrice: [Japan] : [publisher not identified], ca. late Edo period [1850-1860s].

Legatura: Soft cover

Condizione: Near Fine