Vintage 1968 Japanese Children\'s Picture Book Lot (Set of 2 Volumes)Series: Kibo For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, scarce set of two vintage Japanese hardcover picture books published during the Showa era (1968). This lot features Volumes 4 and 8 from the celebrated series, showcasing striking, classic mid-century painted illustrations and culturally significant stories.Included Volumes (2-Book Set):Volume 4: Shijo Kingo-dono (四条金吾どの)Features impressive artwork by artist Goichi Yanagawa (梁川剛一). This story details the life and trials of Shijo Kingo, a famous historical samurai figureVolume 8: Setsusen Doji / Sessen Doji (雪山童子)Features gorgeous, rich painted illustrations by Isaburo Sawai (沢井一三郎). This volume depicts a prominent classic Buddhist parable.Condition Note:Both books are vintage and show typical age-related wear, including some shelf wear along the edges, spine aging, and natural tanning or faint foxing on the inner pages. The bindings hold together well and the graphics remain bold, expressive, and fully legible. Please review all photos carefully to inspect the exact condition of the spines and covers.Perfect for collectors of vintage Japanese media, retro children\'s books, or those studying Japanese cultural and Buddhist history!Shipping: Ships carefully packaged to preserve condition.