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Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 100 Legendary Warriors. A picture book of the hundred historical warriors that were living mainly from the 15th to 16th century (sengoku period). Sadahide, also known as Gountei Utagawa (1807 c. 18781879) was a well-known artist of the Keio era. The depictions are very dynamic and vivid and the postures never repeat. The artist is very attentive to the warriors' outfits, and shows a wide spectrum of armour and weapons, from swords to guns. Original Japanese fukuro toji binding with original title slip. Title slip of the first volume is damaged. Minor stains on the cover. Very few occasional stains on the first volume. Otherwise in near fine condition. 18 x 11.9 cm. Each volume has 20 leaves. Three volumes complete. Comes with a custom made slipcase. Text in Japanese.…