Masayoshi, Ota.

Japanese Proverbs: Compiled and Translated by Ota Masayoshi.

n.p. Self published, 1893. First edition. Hardcover. In the preface, the author makes reference to the Columbian Exhibition, intending to "make some memorial" towards understanding our fellow man. He mingled "much with farmers and fishermen as well as merchants, and have loved the people more than scholarship, finding many opportunities of noting their daily utterances." Uncommon, OCLC locates only 7 copies. Sml. 8vo, 57pp, geometrically designed green end papers, publishers pale green boards with black title & motifs of a bird and feather, and a gilt rising sun. OCLC: 14034178. Very good condition. Item #22540

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