Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes

Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes

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Title: Seishi Jitsuden Iroha Bunko, Circa 1836-1872 (Late Edo-Meiji Era). A Near Complete Edition of The Tale of the 47 Ronin. 34 of 36 volumes
Author: Tamenaga Shunsui (Pen Name for Sasaki Sadataka)
Artist: Keisai Eisen; Seizai Eiichi; Gofutei Sadatora; Ippōsai Hofusa; Ume no Hon Ousai; Ippōsai Hoiku
Condition: Good

A near complete, early to mid 19th century edition of Shunsui’s Iroha Bunko, a popular Chūshingura, or fictionalized account of the tale of the legendary 47 Ronin, and their mission to avenge the death of their master, Asano Naganori.

This volume has been illustrated by several different woodblock artists, including the renowned Keisai Eisen, Seizai Eiichi, and others. Some of the volumes are profusely illustrated, with color examples, while others, only bear a woodblock print illustration or two.

To the beginning of the first volume, it states the date of publication as “In the month of Kisaragi in the year of the Monkey in Tenpo”, which would be roughly 1836. So, it would be assumed that this is the initial publication date, with the volumes being published in following years.

Volumes 11 and 31 are lacking.

All 34 booklets are neatly stored in a chest, which will be included with the set.

34 booklets in 12mo

These volumes range from Good to Fair shape, with rubbing and wear to all of the bindings, and some of the rear covers having been reinforced and restored. There is some rubbing and wear to the volumes throughout, but some volumes have been heavily affected by dampstaining, with a bit of text and illustration loss as well.