"Kawanabe Kyosaï Ehon Taka Kagami (mirror Of Falconry) 1879 Eo - 1 Volume"
Original edition, rare, illustrated with 24 full-page engravings illustrating animated scenes between men, falcons and cranes. The Ehon Taka Kagami includes 5 volumes, 3 published in 1875 and 2 others in 1879. This volume seems to be the fifth in the series. Album sewn in the Japanese style, accordion style. But the stitching has disappeared. Very fresh interior. The engravings, of high graphic quality, present all aspects of Japanese falconry: hunting scenes in flight with historical figures; falconers in various occupations, various hunting scenes. EHON TAKA KAGAMI: ILLUSTRATED MIRROR OF HAWKS. PICTURES OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF HAYABUSA KAWANABE , Kyossai Fast and safe shipping worldwide. 
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