Au Japon - Les Raconteurs Publics Elusive, large plain paper edition
[Japan] Fine example of Hasegawa at his best. This is the French edition of the story of Kairakutei Black (1858-1923), the Australian-born son of John Reddie Black, who became the first foreign rakugo storyteller or 'rakugoka' in Japan. First and only large edition on plain paper.
Tokyo. Hasegawa Takejiro. 1899.
16 leaves. 24.8 x 18.2cm.
In fine condition throughout. Minor wear to bottom of spine. Silk spine covering still intact. nb38022017
