The Ogre's Arm - Japanese Fairy Tale The only known Hasegawa crepe paper book with fold-out
[Japan] Very scarce edition with full page fold-out. We believe this was the first edition on crepe paper as all other editions to follow did not contain the fold-out. This is the only known crepe paper book by Hasegawa with a fold-out page on crepe paper. It also doesn't show the publisher's name on the lower right of the front cover as later edition do. Perhaps it was decided that the extra work of gluing in the folding part was not worth the time and effort. Translated by Mrs T.H. James.
Tokyo: Hasegawa Takejiro, 1889.
14 leaves. 15.5 x 10.3cm.
In very good condition. Some age wear and a few minor marks, stains, and dents. Fold-out a little creased. Otherwise very good. b38032026
