Author: Akita Yazaemon.
Title: [Shinsen Daiku Hinagata - Seiyo Gijutsu]
Description: Tokyo, Togaido 1889 (Meiji 22). 26x18cm publisher's wrapper with title label; lithograph(?) illustrations throughout, a couple with rubrics. A bit used but pretty good. ¶ An unusual carpenter/builder's pattern book - for both the size and clarity of the drawings - of western gates, fences, masonry arches, roof trussing, gable and finial, and staircases. The subtitle translates more or less as 'western technology'.

Keywords: applied arts architecture interiors furniture design building trades pattern books carpentry Japan c19th meiji