Japanese woodblock print book Hida no takumi monogatari

(The Story of the Craftsman of Hida). Circa 1809, illustrated by Katsushika Hoksai (1760-1849) and written by Rokujuen Meshimori (1753-1830). Vols. 2 and 4 (of 6). Japanese binding.

Early 19th century, a period in which Hokusai illustrated many books.