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136 - GAUTIER (Judith). YAMAMOTO (Hōsui). Poems of the Dragonfly. …
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Estimate €300 - €400
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GAUTIER (Judith). YAMAMOTO (Hōsui). Poems of the Dragonfly. Translated from the Japanese based on the literal version by Mr Saionzi, Councillor of State to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. A rare volume, the result of a collaboration between Judith Gautier, a leading figure in French Symbolism and Orientalism, and the Japanese painter Hōsui Yamamoto. Through this beautiful volume, Europeans discovered Japanese ‘waka’ poetry, a decisive revelation for the Symbolist movement. A copy enhanced by a signed autograph dedication from Judith Gautier. Paris, [L. Frinzine et Cie], Ch. Gillot, [1885]. In-4 volume (313 x 243 mm), paperback, cold-stamped (snakeskin-style) and illustrated cover. (55 ff.), 7 plates. Cover faded, top joint cracked lengthwise, not serious. First edition of this collection of Japanese poems translated into verse by Judith Gautier, with a preface by Tsoura-Youki. Each page is illustrated with a composition by the Japanese painter Hōsui YAMAMOTO (1850–1906), reproduced in chromotype using the Gillot process, each printed in a different colour. In addition, there are 8 colour illustrations by the same artist, including one on the title page and 7 as inserts. A print run of 820 copies on Japanese imperial paper, unbound. Enriched with an autographed dedication signed "To Mr Denizot, a warm tribute, Judith Gautier". A fine copy as published at the time.
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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