Shitakari Suzume (Tongue Cut Sparrow) , Japanese Fairy Tale Series, No 2. (Plain Paper - First Edition, Second Printing)

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[First Edition, Second Printing, Shitakari Suzume, T. Hasegawa/Kobunsha, Color Woodblock book]. "Tongue Cut Sparrow," No. 2, Japanese Fairy Tale Series, Meiji 19 (1886), Tokio (No. 2 Minami Sayegicho), Kobunsha imprint, first edition, second printing, title on cover is in phonetic Japanese (transliterated) rather than translated into English, English title ("The Tongue-Cut Sparrow") is stated on the first page, medium size for a Hasegawa/Kobunsha book, 12mo (4 7/8 x 7 1/4 in - 12.5 x 18.2 cm), plain paper (not crepe) in folded sheets, spine not covered, silk stab tied, 22 pp - 11 folded - (including covers). The front cover is nicely illustrated in colors. The back cover is lightly illustrated with what appears to be an embossed star fish type pattern. The colophon indicates an additional printing date of Meiji 19 (1886) in addition to the Meiji 18 dates found in the first printing. ~ Condition. The book is in Good+ condition. The corners are rounded. There is damp staining that runs along the spine and is most evident on the covers and area adjacent to the spine. At the bottom of the pages the damp staining extends out for up to 1 1/2 cm. It is generally not visible except at the top and bottom of the pages. A name is signed in pencil at the top of the page inside the front cover. ~~ More information, to include digital pics, available on request. N° de ref. del artículo 1886070932a

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