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Item Description Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Matsuo Basho Oku no Hosomichi Narrow Road to the Deep North Late Edo Period Haiku Poetry Travelogue Izutsuya Shobei Publisher
This is a rare late Edo period edition of Oku no Hosomichi (The Narrow Road to the Deep North), the quintessential masterpiece of haiku poetry and travel literature by Matsuo Basho. This specific volume was published by Izutsuya Shobei in the classic square Masugata-bon format, representing a significant piece of Japanese literary heritage from the 19th century.
The book comprises 54 leaves and measures approximately 18.5 by 13.9 centimeters. It bears the collector seal of Niimi Joshun and others, providing an interesting glimpse into its historical provenance. The woodblock-printed text remains a vital example of Edo-era publishing, though the paper shows characteristic signs of age including some foxing and staining typical for a volume of this antiquity.
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- Artist: Matsuo Basho
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- Year of Production: Late Edo period
- Medium: Paper
- Condition: Please refer to the photos for the condition and details.
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