Illustrated Books by Toyokuni III - Terrific two book set featuring illustrations by Toyokuni III. The full color covers form a diptych when placed side by side, and each book has many black and white illustrations surrounded by text. These books are installments in novels that were issued in multiple parts. Cover subjects range from beauties and noblemen to samurai, sumo wrestlers, and designs with supernatural elements. The covers are beautifully detailed and printed, and the books have a traditional stab binding. A fun and unusual item. This is the first time we've come across these charming little books.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - Single cover 7" x 4 5/8"; the two books form a diptych 7" x 8 1/4"; black and white diptychs 6 3/8" x 8 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Covers with excellent detail as shown. Slight soiling, a few creases at edges, small paper remnant. Inside pages have slight soiling and rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.