Cover Ehon Edo suzume (1786) and Ginkgo leaves

Cover of Ehon Edo suzume 絵本江戸爵 (Picture Book: Edo Sparrow), 1786 (New Year), Japan.

llustrated book, woodblock print, set of three volumes. Covers: Original, buff-coloured, printed with scattered brown Ginkgo leaves. 

Picture and more info: British Museum collection online

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