The Tale of Genji Scroll

154pp., 7pp. appendix, 1pp. blank, 1pp. colophon, 1pp. blank. 53 tipped in colour plates with complete descriptions. Glossary and notes. “Safflower red” (bright orange) clamshell box. Gilt lettering and lined with gilt-strewn handmade rice paper. Traditional Heian-Style pale green and royal purple silk wave pattern cover accented with “woodpecker” ribbon. Gilt lettering on cover. End papers hand washed in pale green. A beautifull translation of the original 12th century Japanese classic. Small stain on clamshell box, but otherwise nf.