Luo Guanzhong. Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Colophon unread, Japan, 19th century, complete set of 10 volumes illustrated with woodcuts, bound as blockbooks between limp boards, 23 x 15 cm.

Several volumes with tender cords, boards slightly affected by damp. One of the four classic novels of Chinese literature, written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century. It is a Chinese historical novel based on the events during the turbulent years at the of the Han dynasty and during the Three Kingsdoms, beginning in 168 and ending with the reunification of the country in 280.