Lot 35
  • 35

Japanese Medical book

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Kamata Keishu. Geka kihai zufu (“Charts of surgical operations and treatments”). Tokyo, 1840
  • paper, ink, cloth, silk
Volume 1 only (9 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.; 247 x 174 mm). 81 woodcut plates, partially handcolored, many with overslips; first plate defective. Stab-sewn wrappers with printed label. Blue cloth chemise.

Literature

Yushodo Booksellers, Tokyo

Condition

Volume 1 only (9 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.; 247 x 174 mm). 81 woodcut plates, partially handcolored, many with overslips; first plate defective. Stab-sewn wrappers with printed label. Blue cloth chemise.
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Catalogue Note

A scarce early Japanese medical treatise.