【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. We strongly recommend checking with your country's customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding or buying. Prompt payment of these fees ensures timely delivery. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). Upon request, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately before leaving a negative review. We kindly ask for your patience and the opportunity to rectify the issue. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This lot includes three rare and complete volumes of Rough Seas Culinary Guide: Carp Entrails (Araiso ryōri koi no harawata), specifically Volumes 2, 3, and 5, published in Meiji 14 (1881). Each book combines three sections (upper, middle, and lower), making a total of three complete books. Written by Kubota Hikosaku and illustrated by Morikawa Chikashige (Utagawa Chikashige), these volumes feature multicolored title pages, intricately printed frontispieces, and illustrations throughout. The second volume includes a notable depiction of men and women bathing together, reflecting cultural themes of the late Edo and early Meiji periods. Prefaces are contributed by prominent figures, including playwright Takeshiba Shinzo for Volume 2 and the author Kubota Hikosaku for Volume 3. Morikawa Chikashige, also known as Utagawa Chikashige, was a student of Toyohara Kunichika and a significant ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo and Meiji periods. He is often called "the last master of actor prints" due to his expertise in yakusha-e (actor portraits) and bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). His work captures the transitional artistry between the Edo and Meiji periods, blending traditional and modern elements. These volumes show signs of age, including scuffs, stains, folds, wrinkles, small tears, and paper deterioration. Please refer to the photos for details on their condition. Rare and historically significant, this set is a valuable addition to any collection of Japanese antiquarian books and ukiyo-e art. Dimensions of a book: approx. H 17.6 cm W 11.4 cm D 0.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!