This is a beautiful Edo-period book titled Arashikyo Kagetsu Kitan Volume 9, printed in 1834 (5th year of the Tenpo era). The book features illustrations by Seikawa Kunisada and Bishi Kawa Seiharu, showcasing intricate ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The size is approximately 15 cm by 22 cm, with 16 pages.
The book has some signs of age, including slight insect damage, minor writing, and a few missing pages, typical for an item of this age.
This rare item would make a fantastic addition to any collection of antique Japanese woodblock prints, ukiyo-e art, or Edo-period literature.
