Illustrated sketches of merit(s). Vol. 9

Illustrator Illustrated by Kunko So Ehon Japanese

preface dated 1838

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Title: Illustrated sketches of merit(s). Vol. 9
Illustrator: Illustrated by Kunko So Ehon (Japanese, 19th century)
Published in: Tokyo
Date: preface dated 1838
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1970
Object Number: 1970.565.475(4)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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