Settsu Meisho Zue, 12th Volume Editor: Akisato Rito Illustrator: Takehara Shunchosai Publication Year: 1796 (Kansei 8) This valuable book captures the landscapes and customs of Settsu Province (present-day Osaka and Hyogo). The Settsu Meisho Zue consists of 9 volumes in 12 books. This book is the 12th in the series, corresponding to the 9th volume, covering Arima District and Nose District. The text was written by Kyoto haiku poet Akisato Rito, and the illustrations were drawn by Osaka ukiyo-e artist Takehara Shunchosai. It was published in Kansei 8 (1796). Arima District is now in Hyogo Prefecture, while Nose District is in Osaka Prefecture. The book features a bird's-eye view of Arima Onsen, a famous hot spring resort, and scenes from inside the inns. Waseda University Classic Text Comprehensive Database https://www.wul.waseda.ac.jp/kotenseki/html/bunko30/bunko30_e0222/index.html Despite its age, the book is in very good condition. There are no visible tears or insect damage on the pages. The cover and binding threads are also intact. Although I have checked thoroughly, there may be some minor flaws that I have overlooked. Please understand. Dimensions: Height: 25.5 cm Width: 18.0 cm Thickness: 1.3 cm Page Count: 118 Weight: 166 g The item is carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number. We use DHL for shipping services. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!