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The Fountain of Youth

crepe paper fairy tale by Lafcadio Hearn

The Fountain of Youth crepe paper fairy tale by Lafcadio Hearn
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The Fountain of Youth crepe paper fairy tale by Lafcadio Hearn

[Japan] A fine example of this large format, woodblock printed crepe paper book with a story that Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) translated into English. The colophon states that this is the second edition and the first edition was published in 1922, both many years after Hearn had died.

 

Tokyo. Hasegawa Takejiro. 1925.

 

9 leaves. 19.2 x 13.6cm.

 

In fine condition with almost no wear. b35031365

The Fountain of Youth

Price: ¥66,000




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