[DESIGN] Kamisaka SEKKA, artist — Momoyogusa Volume One

1909. [DESIGN] Kamisaka SEKKA, artist. MOMOYOGUSA. Kyoto: Unsodo, Meiji 42 [1909]. Volume one of three. 30.1 X 22.5 cm. Most consider it the finest Japanese design book of all time, this exquisite suite of double-page color-printed woodblocks is printed and overprinted using opaque and metallic inks to produce a sumptuous surface. This is an early impression. The condition is internally quite good, with almost none of the gutter fading and metallic ink transfer common to this work. One of the better printings we have seen. Complete, as issued, with all 20 prints from volume one included. Has the original printed title label, The mica patterning from the front cover is gone. .