Hokusai Manga Vol 5 10 14 15 Woodblock Print Books 4 Vol Lot Antique Meiji 1878 For Sale

Hokusai Manga Vol 5 10 14 15 Woodblock Print Books 4 Vol Lot Antique Meiji 1878
Antique Katsushika Hokusai "Hokusai Manga" Woodblock Print Books – Complete 4-Volume Lot (Vols 5, 10, 14, & 15)

Up for sale is a beautiful antique 4-volume collection of Katsushika Hokusai's legendary "Hokusai Manga" (北齋漫畫). This lot features four distinct volumes from the iconic 15-volume masterpiece series: Volume 5 (五編), Volume 10 (十編), Volume 14 (十四編), and Volume 15 (十五編). Originally compiled as a visual reference guide for his students, Hokusai's Manga functions as a brilliant, sprawling visual encyclopedia of historical Japan, showcasing hundreds of dynamic sketches ranging from architectural structures and religious figures to nature studies, wildlife, and daily trade workers.

This specific lot represents historic Meiji-era editions published by Tōhekidō (東壁堂) under Nagoya-based publisher Katano Tōshirō, featuring block print dates spanning Meiji 11 (1878) to Meiji 18 (1885). Hand-printed via traditional hand-carved woodblocks on delicate, layered Japanese washi paper, these books preserve exceptional linework detail paired with the series' signature three-tone ink palette (rich black sumi ink outlines complemented by subtle grey tones and light flesh-pink block highlights).

Condition Description

Antique Pre-Owned Condition (Please Note Volume 15 Cover Flaw): This set is in highly collectible antique condition, though it displays some wear and one significant cover defect:

• Volume 15 Cover Flaw: Volume 15 is completely missing its original rear/back cover paper wrapper. The front cover is present and securely attached, but the binding threads have loosened slightly along the spine due to the missing back wrapper.

• Volume 14 Cover Wear: Volume 14 shows some typical minor paper chipping, fraying, and minor loss along the top outer edge of its light green cover wrapper.

• General Wear: The textured paper covers of all four volumes show expected light handling stains, corner curling, and edge fading typical of late 19th-century softcover ephemera.

• Interior Woodblock Quality: As shown in our detailed interior photos, the internal pages of all four books are in remarkably clean, well-preserved shape. The woodblock impressions remain crisp, sharp, and highly defined. There is standard, uniform light age-toning along the outer washi margins, but the set is beautifully free from heavy fluid staining, moisture damage, major mildew, or internal page tears.

What's Included:
(1) Hokusai Manga Volume 5 (五編) Woodblock Print Book
(1) Hokusai Manga Volume 10 (十編) Woodblock Print Book
(1) Hokusai Manga Volume 14 (十四編) Woodblock Print Book (Minor spine wear)
(1) Hokusai Manga Volume 15 (十五編) Woodblock Print Book (Missing back cover)

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