Title: A Book of Drawings of Flowers and Birds by KeinenArtist: Imao KEINEN ( 1845-1924)Series: 164 (!) large oban-sized prints in four volumesPublisher: Nishimura Sozaemon, KyotoDate: 1891-92Medium: woodblock printsSize/format: c. 15" x 10", each volumeDescription: The complete four-volume, illustrated book containing one hundred and sixty-four - 164 ! - large, oban-sized prints: - SINGLE-SHEET designs, DIPTYCHS and a QUADRIPTYCH. - Regarded as: "Perhaps the most beautiful work of its kind ever printed in Japan" (L. N. Brown); "... the finest, and one of the most splendid productions of the Meiji period..." (Jack Hillier).Condition: EXCELLENT impression and color, near mint. No wormholes.Reserve: $12,000.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $130.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from GermanyYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.