Title: Kokoro Author: Natsume Soseki Specifications: Iwanami Literary Books, First Edition Reprint Series Publisher: Iwanami Shoten Publication Date: August 6, 2001 Unread, Unused Condition: Excellent condition, but with slight foxing on the edges This is a book that Iwanami Shoten has faithfully reproduced, primarily from the first editions of works in eight categories. The lineup is as follows: Ryunosuke Akutagawa "A Fool's Life" "The Half-Life of Shinshuke Daidoji" Natsume Soseki "Kokoro" "Grass on the Wayside" "Light and Darkness" Kafu Nagai "Tales of the East of the Sumida River" "Reminiscences" Roka Tokutomi "Hototogisu: A Novel" This series was published in a very limited edition of 650 copies. This book is a faithful reproduction of the original first edition published by Iwanami Shoten in 1914 (Taisho 3), with attention paid to the paper quality and printing methods. The luxurious design (cloth binding, gilt edges, boxed) of the time, designed by Natsume Soseki himself, has been faithfully reproduced. The above eight works are all that are included in this first edition reprint series. I believe that the faithful reproduction of these works, which can be called cultural assets of our country, in their original state at the time of publication, is a commendable achievement. Thank you for viewing.