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HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760-1849). Shaka goichidaiki...

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HOKUSAI, Katsushika (1760-1849). Shaka goichidaiki zue kan yon - The Life of Shakyamuni Illustrated. Kyoto, Edo and Osaka: Echigoya Jihee, Yamashiroya Sahee, Kawachiya Mohee, Bunka 2 (1845). Work enriched by Hokusai's monochrome illustrations of episodes from the story of the life of the Buddha by Yamada Isai (1788-1846) 6 volumes, 4to, (250 x 178mm). Several engraved double-page illustrations in the text, characters likewise engraved, all on rice paper (occasional small wormholes). Publisher's orange wrappers, with printed labels to upper covers (some wear). (1)