McLeon, N. Illustrations to the Epitome of the Ancient History of Japan

AUCTION 19 | Tuesday, March 11th, 2003 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art

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Lot 118

(JAPAN).

Second Edition. Six text leaves, eighty-three engraved plates Lightly browned. Original green cloth. Oblong 8vo

Kiyoto: 1878

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,000

A most curious volume identifying the Shandai class of Japan as descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes. See EJ, XII cols. 249-52