Saru-Kani Kassen Scarce, uncoloured edition in French
[Japan] Lovely, variant, plain paper edition of the fairy tale titled 'Saru Kani Kassen' [The Battle of the Monkey and the Crab] that was translated by Joseph Dautremer (1860-1946). Plain paper editions in French and German are scarcer than their English counterparts. No mention of Hasegawa, only Kobunsha. Artist not mentioned but it was Kobayashi (Sensai) Eitaku. This one is the first we have seen that is uncoloured inside.
Tokyo. Kobounsia [Kobunsha]. 1885. 14pp. 18.2 x 12.2cm.
In fine condition with virtually no wear. Second last leaf is separated at leading edge. Shop stamp of 'Depot des Produits de Japon' in Paris on rear cover. b33050947
