Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan
A & C Black, 1908.
First (sole) edition. Royal 8vo. Grey cloth with gilt lettering and design in gilt, black and white on the spine and upper cover. Top edge gilt. Sixty full page colour illustrations (62 subjects), under captioned tissue guards. The striking illustrations by Mo-No-Yuki are based on the author's descriptions. A very good copy indeed of a book difficult to find in nice condition. The covers are clean and bright, with the hinges reinforced.
One of 3000 copies, originally published at 20/-. Scarce.
Traveller and naturalist Richard Gordon Smith spent time in Japan, where he recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in "voluminous illustrated diaries", which also detailed his travels, sporting endeavours and experiences. During his time in Japan he sent interesting plants and animals back to the British Museum, some of which were named after him.
Inman 47.
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