1883 Rare Signed First Edition ~ The Golden Lotus and Other Legends of Japan by Edward Greey.
(Description)
Author: Edward Greey.
Title: The Golden Lotus and Other Legends of Japan.
Publisher: Boston, Lee and Shepard, Publishers; New York: Charles T. Dillingham, 1883.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 6.5".
Pages: 145 pages.
Binding: Attractive and good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (tight, some light foxing and staining - as shown, endpapers inner hinges worn but still tight - as shown). Additionally, there is an attached business card for "Edward Greey," printed in both English and Japanese. There is also a personal inscription by Edward Greey on the dedication page, dated Dec 1883, to Mrs. Geo A. Leland, which reads: "In remembrance of her kindly courtesy to us when in Dai Nippon."
Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 500).
The book: The Golden Lotus and Other Legends of Japan is a beautiful collection of Japanese legends, offering readers an authentic glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage through the eyes of Edward Greey. The provenance and author’s inscription add further historical and personal significance to this edition.
The author: Edward Greey (1835-1888) was an English-born American author and artist known for his works on Japanese culture and history. Greey spent significant time in Japan and became deeply involved in promoting Japanese arts and crafts in the West. His books, including The Golden Lotus and Other Legends of Japan, are cherished for their vivid storytelling and detailed illustrations, providing Western audiences with an accessible introduction to Japanese folklore.