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Four books, including:

• Oyuchasan. [18] pp. Fully illustrated throughout in color. 20x17 cm., pictorial crepe-paper wrappers bound with string. Comprised of a song, with sheet music and several pages of lyrics following the melody. Composed by Lieutenant F.M. Bostwick, U.S. Navy and sung to the air of "Rosalie." Published by T. Hasegawa, [c.1890]. Edges of covers and some interior leaves worn.
• Smith, Mrs. W.H. The Children's Japan. 20 pp. 20x17 cm., pictorial crepe-paper wrappers bound with string. Published by T. Hasegawa, [c.1890s].
• Marescaux, Leo. Life Scenes of Japan. [24] pp. Fully illustrated throughout in color. 15x10 cm., pictorial crepe-paper wrappers bound with string. Beautifully illustrated little book which describes one activity for each month of the year in Japan, comprised mostly of Festivals, each accompanied by an illustration of the event. Only 7 copies located by OCLC / Worldcat. Published by [Y. Nishinomiya], c.1935.
• Japanese Fairy Tales Series No. 6: The Mouse's Wedding. [18] pp. Fully illustrated throughout in color. 15x10 cm., pictorial crepe-paper wrappers bound with string. Published by T. Hasegawa, [c.1900].

Beautiful set of four Japanese crepe paper books, each lovingly illustrated.